Global Events Security Manager

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical and dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Voluntary life and disability

Employee assistance plan

Securitas Saves program

Paid holidays

Paid time away

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking a Global Events Security Manager to lead planning, implementation and oversight of security operations for corporate events worldwide.

This role protects attendees, executives, assets, and brand by assessing risk, mitigating threats, and ensuring compliant security programs across sites. You will collaborate with Marketing, venues, security vendors, and public safety agencies, ensuring unified security standards, staffing, and contingency planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum five years in security or event security.
• Proven ability to develop staffing plans and manage security vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Zoom.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; valid passport/visa.
• Bonus: multilingual skills, Portuguese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement event-specific security strategies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Marketing, venues, vendors, and public safety agencies.
• Attend pre-event site visits and planning meetings.
• Assess risks, create emergency response plans, and contingency measures.
• Oversee staffing, training, and scheduling with vendors.
• Coordinate security for executives, entertainers, dignitaries, and officials.
• Lead cross-functional security policy development and post-event reporting.
• Monitor expenditures and optimize security spend while maintaining risk controls.

Skills

Staffing planning

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Job description

Global Events Security Manager

Location: Austin, Texas (Remote) and other sites including Nashville, TN; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA.

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

Working closely with Marketing, event stakeholders, venue partners, security vendors, and public safety agencies, the Manager develops and implements event‑specific security strategies, policies, and procedures to support safe and successful event operations. The position reports to the Vice President, Global Events Security and plays a critical role in ensuring consistent execution of security standards across the global events portfolio.

• Attend pre‑event site visits, walkthroughs, and planning meetings 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.
• 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.
• 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 preventive 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 counts.
• Demonstrated experience developing security staffing plans and schedules based on event production and operational requirements, and managing security vendors.
• 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, able 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.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas that enhance security programs and operational effectiveness.
• Preferred: Additional language skills, including Portuguese (not required).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including multi‑day assignments and occasional weekend travel; valid passport and necessary visas required.
• Ability to support multiple events throughout the year while adapting to changing priorities and evolving situations.

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 (vacation, sick time, or PTO as per local policy)

Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.