Global Events Security Specialist

We are currently looking to hire a Global Events Specialist to join our team embedded with our client in New York City, Washington, D.C., or Atlanta! This is a remote position with domestic and international travel required. 

While this position is remote, we are specifically seeking candidates who reside on the East Coast due to business needs and travel requirements. The role involves regular domestic and international travel, and you may be asked to visit our headquarters in Washington DC, Atlanta, or New York City as needed. An East Coast location is required for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The focus of this position is safeguarding the principals from safety and security hazards, both domestically and internationally, with an emphasis on event security within their corporate environment. The job requires high personal integrity and honesty, confidentiality, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and the ability to follow instructions. The individual will provide professional event security planning and protection to Executives in a corporate office setting, as well as scheduled events/functions. This includes conducting risk assessments, working with vendors to support security and intelligence functions, and recommending to the client on threat management and safety. They will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing event security protocols for the firm and its principal(s) as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides specialist-level direct or remote coordination of security and safety services
  to global events.
• Prepares comprehensive event security plans in support of global events, including
  security risk assessments, communications plans, protection operations, medical
  response, and emergency evacuation plans.
• Provides on-the-ground security support to global events, which includes support of
  Executive Protection, threat identification, incident management, and emergency
  response.
• Conducts security advances, site visits, and security surveys to identify the suitability of
  venues, identify risks and vulnerabilities, and provide security recommendations
  based on findings.
• Maintains and develops relationships with vendors and partners, and assists with
  managing vendor and event security costs and budgets.
• Provides a working knowledge of the market, including leveraging knowledge of
  regional policies, procedures, and laws, and contacts within law enforcement and
  emergency agencies.
• Maintains liaison with internal stakeholders/partners to achieve objectives and
  leverages both internal and external resources for program efficiency while providing
  exceptional customer service.
• Provides comprehensive After-Action Reviews post-event.
• Assists in the development and implementation of SOPs
• Supports the Director of Protective Services to effectively drive the implementation of
  all event security programs within the scope of the team.
• Completes daily requests from management and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of related executive protection and event security experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security guard license/certification
• Experience conducting event security, pre-advance, and travel and risk assessments. 
• Experience in international travel
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain international travel documents, such as a US passport or other equivalent documents.
• This position requires the availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be asked to work with limited notice, based on client needs
• Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
• Domestic and International travel may be required 25% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Executive Protection training and/or Military/LEO experience preferred
• Advanced medical training (EMT, WEMT, WFR, TCCC/TECC)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification
• Experience using Lenel Systems, DataMinr, ISOS, and other threat management suites

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The HSA medical plan covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage. The PPO medical plan requires an employee contribution for employee-only coverage. For both plans, Concentric covers a substantial portion of the premium for dependents.
• Concentric also offers an HSA employer contribution
• Medical FSA
• Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D 
• 401 (k) including employer match 
• 11 paid holidays 
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
• Pet Insurance
• National discount employee program
• Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
• Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric
• Free access to our Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App. Providing 24/7 access to trusted risk intelligence and remote support, helping you stay informed, prepared, and protected wherever you operate.
• Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development
• Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities