Security Operations Manager - Benelux

Overview:

Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our family of industry subject matter experts.

The Security Operations Manager, will support Pinkerton’s EMEA Operations team by ensuring effective end-to-end implementation and execution of security measures that protect clients’ assets, personnel, and business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Coordinate and oversee security activities in the Benelux region.
• Provide end-to-end support of Pinkerton’s existing client portfolio.
• Conduct on-site observations and monitor the safety of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
• Monitor local criminal activity and address security concerns.
• Maintain administrative records and conduct security risk assessments.
• Prepare security operations, lead security teams, and ensure equipment functionality.
• Manage all aspects of client event security operations, including but not limited to, event security briefings, execution, debriefs, and provide expert insights.
• Manage all aspects of vendor operations including compliance to support client needs.
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to the Benelux Operations Director.
• Support local Pinkerton relationship management teams and EMEA Operations on key initiatives, as required.
• Conduct intake interviews with clients to gather and analyze event information while providing advice on mitigating security risks.
• Prepare the project by inspecting equipment and communications, conducting reconnaissance, facilitating discussions, and, if necessary, creating a detailed plan.
• Serving as the responsible Security Officer/Coordinator, oversee the team of plainclothes Pinkerton security personnel.
• Observe activities surrounding the movement of HNWIs.
• Monitor for criminal activities and identify any unwanted attention near the event.
• Maintain communication with the client and authorities (police, fire department) to coordinate immediate incident response.
• Implement measures upon detecting suspicious situations and advise the client accordingly.
• Conduct evaluations with the client and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate further actions and project follow-up with the client.
• Manage the administrative aspects of project completions for both the client and Pinkerton.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Written and verbal bi-lingual skills; English and Dutch.
• Understanding of security regulations in the Benelux region.
• Security management certification, preferred.
• Interaction within international or multicultural settings, preferred.
• Strong client management skills, preferred.
• Knowledge of security systems and operations.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Collaboration and communication skills.
• Self motivated.
• Able to adapt as the internal environment changes.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Able to handle confidential data with integrity.
• Able to effectively respond to dynamic security situations.

Working Conditions:

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• Flexibility in working hours including weekends.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.