Director, Corporate Protective Services

Job Summary

Develops, manages, and implements executive protection strategies for the organization’s C-suite executives, members of the board of directors, and visiting leaders, such as CEOs of other organizations, major customers, political leaders, etc. Develops comprehensive plans to ensure appropriate levels of personal protection throughout the company’s facilities, at personal residences, airfields, off-site events, and ground and air transportation. Recommends procurement and installation of security equipment (including technology-based countermeasures) to support these efforts.
Directs and/or conducts comprehensive risk / threat assessments for Senior Company Leadership and other personnel who may require levels of protective services.
Provides direction on aspects of security involving executive protection, asset protection, crisis management, security operations, and physical security.

Job Responsibilities

• Directs and implements executive protection strategies and protocols for the safeguarding of the company’s people, assets, and facilities.
• Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Corporate/Global Security , develops and implements effective risk mitigation strategies. Continually assess threats and security-related risks to the company and its employees and update risk mitigation policies and practices accordingly.
• Provides strategic direction and executes appropriate protective services for the organization’s C-suite executives, members of the board of directors, and visiting leaders, such as CEOs of other organizations, major customers, political leaders, etc.
• Oversees executive protection of C-suite executives and their security during business travel, at Company headquarters, and other work-related functions. Conducts intelligence and threat analysis gathering to ensure proper communication of risks to leaders.
• Conducts comprehensive risk / threat assessments of personnel covered by executive protection and implements necessary protocols to mitigate identified risks.
• Responsible for all aspects of management involving executive protection activities / assignments including budget, team projects, and delegation of resources to support assignments. Executive protection activities will include threat mitigation, social media monitoring, counter surveillance, and GPS tracking technology.
• Directs internal and external security personnel in response to executive security matters.
• Provides training and guidance to executive protection staff.
• Maintains important relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials and intelligence agencies to further enhance the protection of the company’s employees and assets.
• Coordinates and implements the company’s workplace violence program and active shooter training.
• Conducts regular security audits and tests of areas and locations that are assessed at being at potential risk.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients’ care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.

The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits More Company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of experience in Law Enforcement/Intelligence and/or Corporate Security.
• Experience in Executive Protection at the highest level.
• Experience managing cross-functional and/or matrix teams.
• Experience dealing with various and relevant protective intelligence sources for social media and web-related monitoring of potential threats against the company, its Executives, and employees.
• Experience working with security protocols and risk management strategies.
• Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Experience developing and implementing crisis response programs.
• At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
• Willing to travel up to/at least 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional/ASIS International) preferred.
• Experience interacting with senior leaders and/or at the Executive level.
• Executive Protection experience in the public and/or private sector.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to comfortably speak with employees at all levels of the organization.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary Range: $136000 - $231300 / Salaried