Global Security Specialist – Event Security Associate
Dow Jones
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New Jersey • New York • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $90 - $112 per hour
About the role
- Conduct structured risk assessments for corporate events and high-visibility functions to identify threat exposure, operational vulnerabilities, and mitigation requirements.
- Translate risk assessment findings into tailored, event-specific security plans aligned with Global Risk, Security & Resilience standards.
- Partner with event leads and cross-functional stakeholders to align protective measures with event profile, audience composition, venue characteristics, and executive participation.
- Perform advance site assessments and walkthroughs to validate assumptions, identify gaps, and refine security posture.
- Execute the full event security lifecycle, from planning and vendor coordination through post-event documentation and after-action reporting.
- Determine, procure, and oversee appropriate contract security resources in accordance with established standards.
- Lead on-site briefings to align contract personnel on scope, expectations, escalation protocols, and emergency response procedures.
- Maintain direct contract security teams during events to ensure disciplined, professional coverage.
- Serve as on-site incident manager, responding to and escalating security incidents or emergencies in real time.
Requirements
- Flexibility to travel and support events outside standard business hours, as required.
- Relevant knowledge or skills that pertain to a law enforcement or security related area of focus.
- A current first-aid certification to include CPR/AED.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief stakeholders and articulate risk in clear, actionable terms.
- Experience conducting formal or structured risk assessments in a law enforcement, corporate security, protective services, or operational risk environment.
- Demonstrated ability to translate threat and vulnerability analysis into practical, defensible security operations.
- Experience supporting security operations for live events, executive functions, or other dynamic environments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Education Benefits
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Family Care Benefits
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
risk assessmentssecurity plansevent security lifecyclevendor coordinationcontract security managementincident managementthreat analysisvulnerability analysisemergency response procedurespost-event documentation
Soft Skills
communication skillsstakeholder briefingflexibilityteam leadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
first-aid certificationCPR/AED certification