Security Manager - Japan

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 network of industry subject matter experts.

The Security Manager – Japan, reporting to and supporting the Regional Security Manager, will manage the day-to-day execution of security operations within a dynamic and constantly shifting environment. This role will conduct security evaluations, roll out corrective actions, and follow through on issues until resolved. The Security Manager will bring specialized knowledge to the development of security strategies, policies, and initiatives, manage escalation of security matters, and partner closely with guard force providers to ensure top-tier protection standards. 

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Provide outstanding security services that strengthen the well-being and protection of staff, contractors, and guests.
• Act as a trusted advisor and go-to expert on security matters for the designated region.
• Supervise daily security functions spanning multiple sites and clients, each with unique needs.
• Implement security strategies, guidelines, and initiatives aligned with broader team and company objectives.
• Lead coordination efforts during security incidents.
• Address and resolve client security issues.
• Monitor external threat conditions and implement risk-reduction steps as the security landscape evolves.
• Synchronize performance metrics, objectives, and strategic priorities throughout the region to support the team's global mission.
• Build credibility through consistent engagement with clients, stakeholders, and external contacts.
• Keep stakeholders informed with clear, prompt communication.
• Cultivate strong peer networks to exchange insights on security challenges, close vulnerabilities, and share best practices.
• Supervise contracted guarding services and hold vendors to high standards, while identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Partner with internal teams and external security contacts, including local law enforcement, to strengthen working relationships.
• Review performance data to drive improvements at the individual, team, system, and site levels.
• Conduct site-level security assessments and audits.
• Identify, escalate, and address potential gaps in existing security measures.
• Organize and run emergency drills, tabletop simulations, and other security preparedness exercises across locations.
• Execute projects and meet key milestones to support team targets.
• Create and implement well-defined, measurable procedures, and ensure stakeholders are informed.
• Lead preliminary investigations into incidents.
• Arrange corporate security presence and support for events.
• Assist with the maintenance and testing of business continuity plans.
• Engage with clients and contribute to broader organizational safety initiatives.
• Oversee installation and setup of physical security equipment for new facilities, and manage ongoing maintenance with vendor partners. 
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Studies, Law Enforcement, Business Administration, Accounting, International Relations, or comparable education and experience. At least three years of experience in security roles within a global corporate setting or large organization, such as a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, police force, or military. Experience overseeing vendors and service providers. Experience creating and delivering training programs. Master’s degree in business administration or equivalent credential and experience, preferred. Bilingual fluency in English and Japanese with excellent written and spoken communication skills. 

• Background in corporate security for a large or global enterprise, preferred. 
• Substantial hands-on experience with physical security systems and technology, preferred. 
• Proven experience leading basic investigations and fact-finding efforts, preferred. 
• Able to manage security operations, risk management, and incident response. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills. 
• Project management skills. 
• Knowledgeable in crisis management, risk mitigation, and crisis communications best practices, preferred. 
• Track record of drafting and publishing security policies and standards, preferred. 
• Proficient in building metrics and performing trend analysis related to security, preferred. 
• Skilled in using tools such as SharePoint, Tableau, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar platforms for collaboration and work tracking, preferred. 

Working Conditions:

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

• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information. 
• Regular computer usage. 
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers. 
• 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.