Senior Event Security & Emergency Training Lead

American Chemical Society; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

4-week work from anywhere

Job summary

The American Chemical Society seeks an experienced leader to coordinate event security planning and emergency preparedness for national meetings and executive events in Washington, DC. You will oversee risk assessments, develop contingency plans, and coordinate with facilities, law enforcement, and emergency responders to ensure safe, smooth operations.

This role requires 8+ years in security operations or a related field, a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong communication and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale meetings, conferences, or executive events.
• Experience developing/s delivering safety, security, or crisis training.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, incident response, risk assessment, and continuity planning.
• Strong project coordination, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including training delivery in urgent situations.
• Judgment, discretion, and professionalism with staff, executives, partners.
• Domestic travel and after-hours support as required.
• Ability to stand/move for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead security planning and preparedness for meetings and events.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop emergency/contingency plans.
• Coordinate with Facilities, contract security, law enforcement, and responders.
• Lead after-action reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead security planning for ACS Spring/Fall National Meetings and major events.
• Coordinate travel logistics, staffing, and deployment for Safety & Emergency Management personnel.
• Develop event-specific emergency action plans and crisis communications.
• Support executive, Board, and VIP security requirements.
• Lead post-event after-action reviews and lessons learned.

Skills

Security operations

Emergency preparedness

Event security

Public safety

Business continuity

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Vendor management

Project coordination

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management, security management, public safety, criminal justice, business continuity, occupational safety, or related field

Job description

The American Chemical Society seeks an experienced leader to coordinate event security planning and emergency preparedness for national meetings and executive events in Washington, DC. You will oversee risk assessments, develop contingency plans, and coordinate with facilities, law enforcement, and emergency responders to ensure safe, smooth operations.

This role requires 8+ years in security operations or a related field, a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong communication and vendor