JOB DESCRIPTION
Join our team as the Protective Services Manager reporting to the Senior Manager Physical Security. In this role, you will operate in a multi-functional capacity to support the safety and security of executives. This includes safety and security support for work-related travel and conferences. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining an overall security program that includes a comprehensive set of procedures, practices, and security measures to ensure the safety and protection of our executive team. This position is ideal for candidates who are experienced in physical security, executive protection, and travel security and who prioritize customer services, discretion, and teamwork-this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is hybrid on-site at our Northbrook, IL office (3) days a week
- Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and training programs to enhance executives' overall security at work, during work-related travel, and at conferences.
- Conduct risk assessments and advance planning for personnel to include identifying and mitigating potential threats.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive transportation security strategy.
- Advise executives on security measures as needed.
- Collect, analyze, and disseminate threat information in a timely manner.
- Respond to emergencies and render aid in accordance with training and experience.
- Stay informed about emergency security technologies, trends, and best practices to enhance security measures and adapt to changing threats continuously.
- Liaise with local, state, federal, and international authorities as needed.
- Conduct investigations and incident response activities in collaboration with relevant authorities, ensuring prompt resolution of security incidents and implementation of preventative measures.
- Exercise sound independent judgment and an appropriate sense of urgency, as well as flexibility.
- Assist in the coordination and security planning of travel security and conferences, ensuring all security and logistical aspects are meticulously planned and executed.
- Must be available to support a work schedule that may vary at times to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree Required in any field related
- Minimum 5 years of experience in security operations, executive protection, and risk management
- Must be Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
- Industry leading certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP), Associate Protection Professional (APP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Security Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred.
- Work experience must demonstrate knowledge of security principles, practices, and procedures as well as the effective administration of security programs.
- Experience conducting security advances, travel security, event security, contingency planning and risk management.
- Strong background in evaluating security risks to personnel.
- Experience in financial management.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and obtain buy-in for actionable recommendations.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, with the ability to lead and implement change while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
- Strong collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to actively listen, effectively influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management.
- Must be able to travel 10-15%
- Performs other duties as directed.
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130.000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
