- LOCATION :Mumbai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Bangalore, India
- DATE : 13 Oct, 2026
- JOB TYPE :FULL TIME
- CTC :Competitive and aligned with industry standards
About the Role
MitKat Advisory is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Event Security Specialist is responsible for consulting, planning, coordinating, and executing end-to-end security and safety operations across all client-designated events, whether held on-site or off-site. Covering the full event lifecycle—from pre-event planning and risk assessments to on-site execution and post-event reporting—this role ensures a safe, secure, and professional environment. The primary goal is to protect personnel (employees, executives, and guests), intellectual property (IP), physical assets, and brand reputation while adhering to corporate policies, processes, and SOPs
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consulting, strategic planning, and security management for assigned events in full compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and SOPs.
- Conduct comprehensive pre-event risk and threat assessments for all venues and planned event functions.
- Create event security coordination plans, crowd management plans, and crowd movement strategy.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external security service providers/vendors ahead of event execution.
- Oversee and manage full lifecycle event security operations across all venues where events are conducted.
- Manage attendee access control by verifying credentials of event attendees and personnel.
- Conduct physical screenings and bag searches for banned items (including firearms, explosives, fireworks, and knives where applicable).
- Establish and monitor event perimeter patrols and access control points.
- Direct asset protection measures for corporate and event physical assets before and during events.
- Oversee event safety and execute physical security incident response protocols.
- Actively de-escalate physical security incidents and resolve conflicts between attendees, guests, and personnel.
- Manage communications and updates regarding campus or venue-related incidents during the event lifecycle.
- Conduct post-event reviews and compile detailed post-event reports outlining operational performance, security metrics, areas of success, and potential risks.
- Document and report all security-related incidents promptly via official ticketing or document reporting channels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Certifications (Preferred): Professional security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP) or specialized event management/crowd control certifications.
Preferred Attributes
- Hands-on experience conducting event risk assessments, perimeter protection, access control management, and screening procedures.
- Demonstrated background in conflict de-escalation, crowd control movement planning, and emergency response management.
- Experience overseeing third-party security vendors and multi-agency coordination.
- In-depth understanding of event safety protocols, crowd management theories, and access control mechanics.
- Knowledge of screening methods and illegal/banned item detection (firearms, weapons, pyrotechnics, etc.).
- Familiarity with corporate brand protection, intellectual property (IP) protection, and executive/guest protection strategies.
- Understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs), emergency evacuation protocols, and incident escalation pathways.
- Crowd & Access Management: Expertise in controlling attendee flow, credential verification, and managing ingress/egress points.
- De-escalation & Crisis Intervention: Strong tactical de-escalation skills to resolve conflicts calmly and efficiently.
- Vendor & Resource Coordination: Ability to direct and oversee third-party guard forces, local authorities, and venue management staff.
- Reporting & Documentation: Clear technical writing skills to compile comprehensive risk assessments, incident logs, and post-event summary reports.
- Customer Focus & Professionalism: Maintains a welcoming, customer-service-oriented environment while upholding strict safety standards.
- Agility & Stress Tolerance: Responds quickly, calmly, and decisively during high-pressure situations or unexpected security threats.
- Vigilance & Detail Orientation: High level of situational awareness to identify vulnerabilities, unauthorized access attempts, or safety hazards.
- Collaboration & Communication: Communicates effectively across diverse teams, client leaders, guests, and third-party vendors.
Why Join Us?
At MitKat Advisory, you will work on high-impact geopolitical and strategic intelligence projects supporting global decision-makers. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to executive-level strategy while working within a dynamic and growing advisory environment.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their CV and a brief writing sample demonstrating strategic analytical capabilities.