Protective Services Manager

Protective Services Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Protective Services Manager based in the United States.

This individual contributor role is responsible for protecting senior leaders, employees, assets, and business operations through proactive, risk-based security strategies. You will coordinate executive protection, travel security, event security, and other protective services across dynamic environments. The position combines hands-on security operations with risk assessment, planning, crisis response, and cross-functional coordination. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external security partners, law enforcement, and emergency services to maintain a strong security posture. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to respond quickly when security situations evolve. You will also contribute to security technology, training, audits, after-action reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in safeguarding people and assets while supporting a high-performing organization operating in a complex global environment.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive executive protection plans for senior leaders, board members, and other designated individuals.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses covering people, events, travel, facilities, and business operations, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide protective services, secure transportation, logistics support, and other executive security assistance as directed by leadership.
• Support domestic and international travel and public engagements, ensuring appropriate security planning and risk mitigation are in place.
• Coordinate security operations for conferences, meetings, special events, and other large-scale corporate activities.
• Partner with event planners, internal security teams, external providers, local law enforcement, and emergency services to coordinate effective security coverage.
• Conduct security audits and inspections to assess compliance with internal policies and applicable industry standards.
• Implement, monitor, and support security technologies and surveillance systems designed to strengthen the overall security posture.
• Deliver employee training and guidance on security best practices, emergency response, and situational awareness.
• Manage designated elements of the broader Protective Services program and execute initiatives assigned by leadership.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Facilities, Site Security leadership, and other stakeholders on security matters and organizational initiatives.
• Prepare after-action reports for executive protection activities, special events, security operations, and other assignments, documenting lessons learned and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or contribute to special projects, maintaining clear communication and timely delivery of agreed objectives.
• Rapidly deploy to locations requiring additional security resources in response to urgent incidents, emerging threats, or crises.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality, professionalism, discretion, and integrity across all protective services activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related discipline, or at least 10 years of relevant law enforcement or military experience.
• Previous executive protection experience, preferably supporting high-profile individuals or senior executives.
• Ability and legal authorization to carry a concealed firearm and meet applicable LEOSA eligibility requirements.
• Successful completion of a Fitness for Duty examination.
• Demonstrated experience supporting security operations at large-scale events.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, with travel expected to average approximately 40–60% depending on business requirements.
• Ability to rapidly deploy and provide security support in response to urgent or emerging needs.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, surveillance systems, and related protective security tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
• Exceptional discretion and ability to protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain standing for extended periods when required.
• Successful completion of required background and drug screening.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• This role involves access to U.S. export-controlled information; candidates must meet applicable U.S. person requirements or otherwise be eligible to obtain the necessary government authorization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external security partners, law enforcement, and emergency response organizations.

Benefits:

• Base salary range of $133,000–$212,000 USD per year, with actual compensation determined by experience, education, skills, responsibilities, and other relevant factors.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on applicable compensation plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Programs supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.
• Access to health coaching and confidential employee assistance resources.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and retirement contributions.
• Access to retirement planning resources and financial guidance.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off for vacation and illness.
• Flexible working arrangements for a remote position, while accommodating operational requirements and extensive travel.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile executive protection, event security, crisis response, and global protective services initiatives.
• Professional development and challenging assignments within a security-focused environment.
• No relocation assistance is provided.