Event Security Specialist

Overview 170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact. At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our network of industry subject matter experts.

The Event Security Specialist will provide strategic security oversight and implementing effective security measures for complex medium to large-scale corporate events, both internal and public facing, at our client's sites.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Uphold the principles of integrity, vigilance, and excellence in all security operations and client interactions.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and supervising security operations for various Ensure all safety protocols and security guidelines are strictly adhered to.
• Be prepared for approximately 40% domestic travel and potential limited international travel to assist regional teams with event security requirements.
• Adapt to flexible schedules including extended days, evenings, and weekends as dictated by event needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with domestic and international law enforcement, private sector peers, and internal/external stakeholders to enhance event security efforts.
• Conduct thorough security assessments of event venues and coordinate security measures in response to identified risks.
• Handle the challenges posed by last-minute changes with a calm and composed approach.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall security framework.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum 4 years of experience in event operations with a strong security focus. Proven experience in corporate event security setup and understanding of security guidelines.

• Demonstrated ability to manage travel-related tasks effectively, particularly under time constraints and dynamic circumstances.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to cater to the needs of diverse stakeholders.

Working Conditions With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.