Technical Security Lead

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 team of industry subject matter experts.

The Technical Security Lead will join our team at our corporate headquarters. As a Technical Security Lead he will oversee and manage all aspects of security operations within our command centre. This role involves strategic oversight and coordination, ensuring the safety and security of our personnel, property, and information while leading a team to accomplish security objectives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Project Coordination and Management: Coordinate projects with local contractors and manage LSPs, ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks related to security systems.
• Turnstile and Lock Management: Handle installation and troubleshooting for turnstiles like Try locks, flap barriers, Vonder pinlocks, and Schlage hardware boards, including access controllers and readers.
• Camera Systems: Oversee the testing, commissioning, and configuration of analogue, IP, and PTZ cameras. Responsible for maintaining and backing up camera footage on a monthly basis.
• System Monitoring: Conduct daily monitoring of system alarms and CCTV for any discrepancies or issues, responding promptly to emergency failures.
• IT and Networking: Possess basic IT knowledge to address hardware and network issues.
• Access Control: Perform monthly physical checks of access cards and manage access control across the facility.
• System and Fault Reporting: Prioritize and address multiple tasks simultaneously, reporting any faults or issues related to systems as observed.
• Maintenance and Backup: Maintain the CCTV front-end application and ensure server backups are conducted on a monthly basis.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in security operations, preferably within a command center or corporate environment.

• Strong proficiency in security technologies and systems, including CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and proactive security culture

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• 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.