Corporate Security Associate Manager - Washington DC Metro Lead

Protective Services Associate Manager | Mid-Level | Full time

Job No. R00261281 | Arlington, VA

Job Description

The GP&S Regional Protective Services, Washington DC Lead is responsible for providing local risk monitoring, physical security advice/oversight and Crisis Management. Our new Washington DC office is a high visibility location within Accenture, attracting the most senior leaders, clients and guests. This position will be required to partner with crisis management stakeholders, security systems, and technology teams and facilitate necessary escalations. This will require acting as the true face of the firm's safety and security stance.

Key Responsibilities:

General

Has strong knowledge of Physical Security and Crisis Management
Comfortable with a highly visible customer facing role
Deals with difficult and sensitive situations appropriately
Possesses strong writing skills with the ability to quickly craft clear, succinct executive briefings
Passionate about customer service and possesses executive presence
Has extensive knowledge in behavioral threat assessment and response
Closely liaise with Executive Protection Team to support C-Suite executives
Prepares weekly status report including status, deliverable deadlines, actionable progress and attends team status meetings
Identifies complex or disputed issues, which have major day-to-day impact on area of responsibility and resolves with guidance from Regional Protective Services Lead/Supervisor
Develops and manages positive customer relationships within area of responsibility acting as a key contact for safety/security issues
Builds network of security professionals with both private and public sector security/Law Enforcement officials
Establishes near term goals and provides input to longer term goals within area of responsibility; contributes to long-term planning
Performs location Physical Security Reviews
Has general understanding of life safety and business continuity practices

Monitoring Risk Intelligence and Coordinating Incident Response

Highly responsive, flexible, and adaptable.
Monitors local risk intelligence information and provides weekly local threat environment reports to Regional Protective Services Lead
Coordinates and provides crisis response with Regional Protective Services Lead.
Activates network for disaster response.
Coordinates vendor/contractor response involvement.
Ensures security protocols are adhered to within Washington DC offices.
Develops law enforcement, vendor, and emergency management contacts throughout region.

Events

With the executive protection team, plans and provides physical security for meetings involving large partner or client attendance within Washington DC offices.
Assists in coordinating on-site security and contract guard support accordingly.
Provides security and contingency planning for market-level meetings and larger community meetings as requested.

Investigations

Supports the Regional Protective Services Lead and investigations team with ad hoc requests.
Treats operational confidence and security with utmost sensitivity

Job Requirements:

Ability to travel occasionally as required.
Role requires onsite work Monday – Friday, primarily in the DC office located at 699 14th St N.W., and throughout the National Capitol Region.
Ability to work overtime on short notice during critical events which could include evenings, weekend, and or holidays.

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in security, emergency management, public service, and or military field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
Strong knowledge of Washington, DC area to include existing contacts in local, regional or federal law enforcement.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Ability to direct and manage projects.
Ability to multi-task to meet team and client deliverables.
Ability to take initiative and successfully lead direct reports.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, and external service providers.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.
Knowledge of contract management.
Strong knowledge of physical security standards.
General understanding of investigative process.
General understanding of security in a corporate environment.
General understanding of legal and corporate terminology.
General understanding of security technology hardware and applications.
Exposure and demonstrated ability to work in multicultural environments.

Professional Skills:

Excellent customer service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills; able to represent the Global Protection & Security team in front of senior leaders
Strong decision making and critical problem-solving skills
Able to operate with a large degree of autonomy and independence
Positive attitude and high degree of initiative
Ability to work well with all levels of management, staff and external service providers
Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet team and local deliverables
Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.
The application window for this job will remain open until at least 03/19/2025. However, if this date has passed and this role is still posted, please note we are still accepting applications.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $73,800 to $182,600

Colorado $73,800 to $157,800

District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000

Illinois $68,300 to $157,800

Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800

Maryland $68,300 to $146,100

New York $68,300 to $182,600

Washington $78,500 to $168,000

Locations

Arlington, VA

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