Global Event Security Specialist

Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? At Concentric, “We Manage Risk Everywhere to Keep People Safe.” If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you’ve been searching for!

Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts.  

Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values: 
 
Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results  

We are currently looking to hire a Global Events Security Specialist to join our team (embedded with our client in Mountain View, CA)!

*This position requires hybrid-onsite work from our client HQ in Mountain View, CA, or San Francisco, CA. Candidates must relocate to or live near Mountain View or San Francisco, California.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The focus of this position is safeguarding the principals from safety and security hazards, both in domestic and international locations, as it relates to event security in their corporate environment. The job requires high personal integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good judgment, problem-solving skills, often 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 making recommendations to the client regarding 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 that include 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 in effectively driving 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 CA security guard license/certification
• Experience conducting event security, pre-advance, and travel and risk assessments 
• Experience in international travel
• Domestic and International travel may be required 25% of the time
• 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

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

• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Medical selection of PPO or HDHP, including HSA employer contribution
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA 
• Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D 
• 401k including employer match & immediate vesting
• 11 paid holidays 
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental) 
• Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
• Generous Fertility/Adoption benefit
• National discount employee program
• Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
• Access to Learning Management System 

Concentric acknowledges the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognizes that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric is committed to programs and initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion that better our organization and our greater community. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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