Global Event Security Manager, Protective Services Media and Events

About the role

The Protective Services Global Event team provides security support to events and executives globally. This position ensures the safety, security, and privacy of customers, vendors, and associates while maintaining business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage customized security plans for events worldwide
• Develop and manage security for VIPs at specialized and sensitive events
• Conduct pre-event site assessments when necessary
• Manage proprietary and contract security personnel, law enforcement operations, and medical personnel as part of the overall security plan
• Provide security briefings to all levels of customers and partners, including senior leadership
• Prepare and manage security operating budgets on a case-by-case basis
• Support event, marketing, and public relations departments while maintaining security standards
• Work closely with senior-level internal partners and serve as a representative for security guidance during planning meetings
• Partner with business teams to develop and implement KPIs, establish strategic roadmaps, and complete projects including drafting, editing, and revising reports, location assessments, and analytical white papers
• Provide support and assistance to other teams within Protective Services and other business units on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting or related fields
• 5+ years of Incident Management, Threat Management, Corporate Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Operations, Crisis Management or related field experience
• Experience building and maintaining business relationships with teams, vendors, and external security partners
• Experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Experience in domestic or international travel coordination
• Experience in a 24x7 operational services or support environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the security field in a global corporate environment or large-sized organization (e.g., NGO, public sector, police, or military)
• Experience in a managerial role
• 5+ years of project management (including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and critical path management) experience
• Experience leading prioritization of tasks, team scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
• Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance
• Experience in providing protection for VIPs, dignitaries and executives

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit our benefits page.