Regional Security Assurance Specialist

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 Regional Security Assurance Specialist, assigned to one of Pinkerton's largest global clients-Amazon, will contribute to multiple projects within the Security Assurance program workstream. The Specialist executes project components to meet department objectives, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within quality standards, and identifying potential improvements.  This role supports regional assurance efforts and participates in audit projects ranging from simple activities to complex assessments. Working with colleagues, security teams, and business stakeholders, the Specialist assists with project execution, maintains documentation and data, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

• Responsible to support day-to-day operation within assigned programs.
• Validate audit defects for credibility and accuracy.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate issues as required.
• Perform assigned tasks within assigned deadlines and requirements.
• Maintain good working relations with external and internal customers.
• Conduct process compliance and quality management system internal audits, per schedule and defined procedures, using audit checklists and other documentation tools and standards.
• Investigate and follow-up on issues observed during assurance activities to determine impact and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Adhere to and apply all aspects of assurance and validation protocols in a consistent manner.
• Ensure audits and self-inspections are closed out and submitted on time.
• Complete quality review of assurance assessments and preparation of reports.
• Comply with all applicable laws, statutes, or standards from regulatory and accrediting agencies as applicable.
• Assist with document retrieval /organization support for external inspections.
• Participate in cross-functional team efforts addressing security and compliance issues.
• All other duties, as assigned. 

Bachelor's degree with three or more years of physical security, risk management, and/or compliance experience, including related audit requirements.

• Corporate security knowledge, preferred.
• ISO 9001, LEAN, and/or Six Sigma certification, preferred.
• Understanding of risk management, technology, document control, and physical security.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with proficient documentation abilities.
• Able to work effectively with diverse teams and cultures.
• Clear written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office.

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.
• Travel both domestic and international, up to 20%, and work flexible hours, as required.