Protective Services Manager

Overview

170+ Years Strong.

Industry Leader.

Global Impact.

At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients.

To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client.

Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions.

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 Protective Services Manager, assigned to a specific client, will support the Global Safety and Physical Security team by overseeing and advancing the executive protection, travel risk management, threat management, and event security programs.

Operating within a dynamic fast-paced global environment, the Manager takes a proactive and solutions-driven approach, all while cultivating trusting relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities



* Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.


* Plan, coordinate, and execute protective operations for senior executives, ensuring safety during domestic and international travel and events.


* Conduct advance work, threat assessments, and logistical planning to support secure movements.


* Partner with external providers and local resources to ensure continuity of protection.


* Oversee the client's global travel risk management program including monitoring global events and emerging risks.


* Develop protocols for safe employee travel and support executives during high-risk trips.


* Manage vendor relationships with travel security providers and ensure integration with client travel systems.


* Support a structured global threat assessment and management process including monitoring, triaging, and responding to threats impacting executives and/or employees.


* Collaborate with internal and external partners on case management and resolution.


* Maintain documentation, reporting, and escalation procedures for high-risk cases.


* Design and implement security plans for corporate events, board meetings, and large employee gatherings worldwide.


* Coordinate with venues, vendors, and local law enforcement to ensure a safe and seamless event experience.


* Conduct post-event reviews to identify improvements and lessons learned.


* Continuously refine policies, SOPs, and playbooks across all protective services disciplines.


* Build cross-functional relationships with stakeholders across Legal, HR, Facilities, and Risk.


* Provide regular reporting and metrics to senior leadership on program effectiveness.


* All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with at least five years of executive protection and two or more years of travel risk, threat management, and event security e...