Protective Services Senior Manager

About the Role & Team

The Protective Services Team is part of The Walt Disney Company’s Global Security organization. We can conduct, supervise, or coordinate Disney enterprise assistance and support by providing operational capabilities, technical expertise, and policy or procedural recommendations in the performance of crucial services along with The Walt Disney Company Global Security internal partners and The Walt Disney Company regional security teams, third party security vendors, law enforcement, government agencies and emergency services.

The Senior Manager, Protective Services will employ functional expertise and a strong strategic and analytical approach in conducting the Protective Services program. We improve the value of centralized services, including key business partnerships and building consensus among business units. They will champion an atmosphere of trust and confidence through integrity, professionalism, and efficiency!

What You Will Do

• Primary security service provider and coordinator for security support to the Senior Executive Leadership Team.
• Work independently to provide and coordinate direct security support locally and on travel, communication with executive staff, security planning and risk assessments, scheduling Protective Services team members and external partners and management of workplace and residential security projects.
• Lead sophisticated projects that may require policy recommendations and written briefs for executive leadership as well as the coordination and implementation of findings for senior executives and staff.
• Independently plan and handle security trips as a team lead or as a team member.
• Manage relationships with authorities who are in position to provide insight or influence regarding security matters of importance to the company.
• Primary point of contact for executive staff for management of matters relating to the security of senior executive leadership.
• Responsible for the day-to-day performance and supervision of executive protection activities which includes the development, mentorship, and implementation of protective security policies and procedures.
• Provide advice, plan support and schedule internal team members and external partners.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments by developing methods and requirements to standardize, analyze, communicate, and mitigate potential threats.
• Partner with The Walt Disney Company Sourcing and Procurement, Labor Relations, and Legal teams in identifying bonded, insured and licensing compliant third-party security vendors.
• Directly supervise and conduct assessments of third-party security vendor compliance to established security requirements, licensing, training, and efficiency
• Establish relationships and improve business processes to identify partner needs, identify potential gaps, and improve The Walt Disney Company security culture.
• Continually searches for ways to improve and to position the organization for future success.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10 plus years of confirmed experience in positions of growing responsibility within private sector corporate security or a related public sector, government agency or military organization, including 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Security Guard License
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Ability to remain calm under stressful driving conditions and experience with defensive driving tactics and training
• Experience leading protective security details in the United States and abroad
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Confirmed experience conducting security advances, planning, and leading special events, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Demonstrated track record of partnering with various organizations within a large global corporate environment to achieve specific goals and objectives.
• Strong strategic and operational capabilities with experience assessing and implementing operational contingency plans based on risk.
• Solid understanding of physical security systems to include, but not limited to intrusion detection systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring systems, communications devices, and other security related software/hardware.
• Working knowledge of event security as required to conduct, assessments and provide recommendations and/or implement the security measures needed to protect VIPs, events, facilities, and intellectual property.
• Demonstrates resiliency, good judgment, and tact in dealing with business and corporate challenges.
• Attention to accuracy as well as the ability to work under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and prioritize according to business needs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications and Education

• Possess the event security experience and skills necessary to assist the Production Security team when needed with security matters affecting productions or events, production executives, production management, VIPs, crew, and vendors.
• Strong cross-group collaboration and relationship leadership skills including advising and coordinating remote teams to achieve deliverables
• Advanced degree or certificate or international equivalent

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $137,200 to $183,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) .

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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