EVENT SECURITY MANAGER, LATAM

DESCRIPTION At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth.
To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
We are looking for a Latin America (LATAM), Event Security Manager at Amazon Studios to join a team of security professionals who are responsible for broad range of support, plus delivery and enhancement of our physical event security program.
The special event security manager will support Amazon Studios, Prime Video and other Media and Entertainment live events across Latin America.
This position will focus on the safety, security, and privacy of our customers, vendors and associates while ensuring company event goals are accomplished.
Our ideal candidate will have a hybrid of skills.
the ability to participate, influence and lead within cross-functional teams, solution and action oriented with excellent communication skills.
You will be focused on how to grow, scale and optimize efforts in a high-tech, fast pace, physical environment.
We are seeking a proven self-starter that is driven by results and comes to the table with innovative ideas in which the results speak for themselves.
Bring your bias for action and a passion for working on a team that delivers results, continuously improves performance, and always delights customers.
Key job responsibilities • Develop customized security plans for large scale events, as well as smaller private Studios functions.
• Implement and present safety and security plans to senior company leadership.
• Ensure the delivery of high standard, professional security service across the events.
• Collaborate proactively with Amazon Studios and third-party production key stakeholders in designing and developing physical security operations.
• Maintain compliance with Amazon Content, Legal and Risk requirements in line with Amazon Policy.
• Manage and report incidents, prepare statements and follow up on reports in accordance with Amazon Policy.
• Mange proprietary and contract security personnel, law enforcement operations, customer services and medical personnel.
• Conduct and oversee event security assessment programs and leverage external and internal partners for timely threat/risk evaluations and responses.
• Support event, marketing, and public relations departments while maintaining security standards.
• Manage budget, payment accounts and balances; initiate correspondence as necessary to ensure timely payment (in accordance with the contracts).
Produce budget reporting, backup information and contracts to accounts.
A day in the life Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day.
We have 16 leadership principles that help guide us in our everyday decision-making process.
These leadership principles are a clear articulation of those things that have always been.
We are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture where our people excel and lead healthy and happy lives.
It is always Day One! BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 10+ years management experience preferably in a security, law enforcement or military discipline.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience in a global role.
• Experience with vendor management and diverse range of services background.
• Experience with live broadcast events and working with production to stay on schedule.
• Proficient in Spanish language, in addition to English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Security and safety training skills, qualifications or experience.
• Experience with project management and working independently.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) in a professional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with senior company leadership.
• Ability to travel on short notice for domestic and international projects up to 50% of the year.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information, excellent judgment, discretion and diplomacy.
• Film and Television security experience preferred.
• Red Carpet/Public Event security and safety experience.
• Experience researching, gathering and analyzing structured event data/trends.