Director of Corporate Protection Operations

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What you'll be doing...

Verizon is seeking a Director of Corporate Protection Operations (CPO) to lead the safety and security operations for the company's senior leadership and Board of Directors. This role is responsible for the strategic development and daily management of a comprehensive protection program that addresses both physical and digital risks in a global environment.

The Director will ensure that protective measures are integrated seamlessly into the business, allowing executives to perform their duties safely and efficiently. This position requires a professional who can balance high-level security requirements with the practical needs of a corporate setting, maintaining the highest standards of discretion and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

* Developing and executing a 24/7 global executive protection strategy that integrates physical security, secure logistics, and technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM).

* Collaborating with the Global Fusion & Intel Center (GFIC) to mitigate "Executive Identity" risks, reducing the digital footprint of the C-Suite to prevent physical targeting.

* Overseeing all aspects of protective details, including residential security, office safety, and high-threat international travel.

* Synthesizing real-time intelligence to conduct continuous risk assessments for principals, identifying emerging threats from domestic extremism to sophisticated deep-fake phishing.

* Acting as the primary security lead during high-stakes events, board of directors meetings, special events and crisis situations, coordinating with Federal, State, and International law enforcement.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

* Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

* Ten or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

* Ten or more years of experience in protective services (Military Special Operations, Federal Law Enforcement, or Corporate Security), with at least 5 years specifically in a Corporate Executive Protection role at a global scale.

* Seven or more years in a senior management position, with a demonstrated track record of managing multi-million dollar budgets and global vendor networks.

* Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a government-issued permit to carry a concealed weapon (CCW) and meet all federal, state, and local requirements for armed professional security.

* SIS CPP (Certified Protection Professional) is required.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

* Bachelor's degree in Business, National Security, Computer Science or related field. Master's degree or MBA highly preferred.

* Expert-level proficiency in OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) tools for threat monitoring and experience with Counter-UAS (Drone) mitigation strategies.

* Additional certifications such as CISSP or CISM are preferred.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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