Global Events Security Manager

About the role

The Global Events Security Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing safety and security operations for corporate events worldwide. This role ensures the protection of attendees, executives, employees, assets, and brand reputation through risk assessment, threat mitigation, emergency preparedness, and effective security program execution.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-event site visits, walkthroughs, and planning meetings with Marketing and event stakeholders to understand event objectives, venue layouts, operational requirements, and security considerations.
• Assess safety and security needs, identify risks and threats, and develop customized security and emergency response plans.
• Partner with department peers to conduct risk and threat assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to reduce risk and enhance event security.
• Collaborate with Marketing, venue or hotel security teams, local law enforcement, and emergency services to ensure effective security planning, communication, coordination, and incident response.
• Manage relationships with event security vendors by providing oversight, coordinating training, developing staffing plans, and preparing security schedules aligned with event operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee security support for executives, entertainers, dignitaries, and government officials, ensuring compliance with country-specific laws, regulations, and industry standards while maintaining appropriate security protocols and operational requirements.
• Lead and influence security planning efforts with cross-functional teams to develop and implement event-specific security policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Ensure proactive and preventative security measures, contingency planning, and emergency preparedness strategies are integrated throughout the event planning process.
• Coordinate the response to security incidents and emergencies, ensuring timely resolution, appropriate documentation, and post-event reporting.
• Partner with Marketing and vendors to optimize security expenditures while maintaining effective risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional security-related duties as assigned to support departmental objectives and event operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of security, operations, or related experience, preferably with a focus on corporate event security. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in security, event operations, military service, or a related field may be considered to support the knowledge, skills, and competencies described in this job description.
• Demonstrated experience developing security staffing plans and schedules based on event production and operational requirements, as well as managing security vendors, including personnel coordination, training, performance oversight, and service delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate professionalism and situational awareness in sensitive environments.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas that enhance security programs and operational effectiveness.
• Additional language skills, including Portuguese, are preferred but not required.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including multi-day assignments and occasional weekend travel.
• Must possess and maintain all required travel documentation necessary for domestic and international travel.
• Ability to support multiple events throughout the year while adapting to changing priorities, operational requirements, and evolving situations.
• Proven ability to remain flexible and exercise sound judgment when responding to changing situations, operational requirements, and emerging information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of security, operations, or related experience, preferably with a focus on corporate event security. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in security, event operations, military service, or a related field may be considered to support the knowledge, skills, and competencies described in this job description.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate professionalism and situational awareness in sensitive environments.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas that enhance security programs and operational effectiveness.
• Additional language skills, including Portuguese, are preferred but not required.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including multi-day assignments and occasional weekend travel.
• Must possess and maintain all required travel documentation necessary for domestic and international travel.
• Ability to support multiple events throughout the year while adapting to changing priorities, operational requirements, and evolving situations.
• Proven ability to remain flexible and exercise sound judgment when responding to changing situations, operational requirements, and emerging information in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Security Planning and Management
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Vendor Management and Coordination
• Event Security Operations
• Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
• Project Management and Team Leadership
• Communication and Collaboration
• Confidentiality and Professionalism

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate event planning and execution needs.