Corporate Security Events Specialist

Summary :

The role of the Corporate Security Events Specialist involves executing on special event security plans. This includes implementing best practices for special event security based on internal and external factors. It also involves being a liaison with contract security companies or personnel providing enhanced security services as defined by contracts.

Having extensive experience in multi-layered corporate security is vital for this role, as it requires you to serve as a security subject matter expert. You will provide leadership and consultation to departmental and cross-functional support teams, both on-site and in other cities. Your commitment to contributing to NM's Enterprise Security team and the broader community will be evident through your ability to balance providing white-glove support, building relationships across various levels, and managing physically demanding events on-site and during frequent travel.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute the overall event security strategy in cooperation with the Assistant Director of Corporate Security and Events and work collaboratively with others.

• Assist with the documentation and process flow of field investigative efforts of incidents to include assisting corporate security leadership, documenting in HR Acuity and assistance with directing security resources as needed.

• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of each event and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

• Execute the implementation of quality assurance protocols by testing policies, procedures and providing a gap analysis.

• Execute a variety of event logistics to include but not limited to staff administration, deployment, and collaboration with the Assistant Director of Corporate Security and Events to ensure best-in-class events held on and off Campus.

• Ensure the dissemination of applicable threat intelligence related to any/all events prior to, during and after each event.

• Assist preparation and execution with main point of contact for entertainment and speakers' security representatives to make sure security logistics are executed according to their contract and rider.

• Co-create security and safety plans for specific events.

• Add information in Momentous as well as into the Special Events Calendar.

• Maintain working relationships with key public sector partners, including Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Departments and Office of Emergency Management. This will hold true for those public officials in the host city.

• Serve as an ancillary contact with Law Enforcement for all event-based incidents that require additional leadership, management, and or follow-up.

• Assist with the overall event management by collaborating with the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Managers in the event of an incident, emergency, or issue.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 1-3 years of progressively responsible work experience in corporate security industry, event security management.

• Strong working knowledge of investigations, event security, security administration, safety program management and emergency preparedness.

• Ability to travel frequently at times.

• Excellent analytical, planning, organization skills and the ability to identify solutions that are effective within the context of the organization's corporate culture and risk tolerance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and situational awareness skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with people at all levels, especially on sensitive matters, and to build strong mutual working relationships.

• Proficient computer skills and strong critical thinking skills.

Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups