Director of Corporate Protection Operations

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.