VP of Corporate Security
Position Overview
As Vice President of Corporate Security, you hold enterprise-wide responsibility for safeguarding guests, associates, and executives. You define and lead a comprehensive protection strategy spanning protective intelligence, executive protection, physical security, crisis response, and operational security. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, the Vice President of Corporate Security serves as a strategic security leader and advisor to enterprise property management teams. This role is responsible for overseeing corporate physical security, executive protection, threat assessments, vendor performance, ensuring contract compliance, and maintaining high standards for security program execution. In addition, you also play a key role in developing innovative security initiatives, driving staff security awareness training programs, and the development of a culture of security across the enterprise. The role requires frequent travel and the ability to respond to security incidents or crisis situations as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Own and drive the development of a culture of security awareness and reporting enterprise wide
Serve as a security advisor and consultant to property management teams and safety departments across assigned locations
Builds and maintains relationships with federal, state, local law enforcement agencies, and emergency services within the TH operational footprint to ensure effective and efficient response to physical security threats
Develops and operates security programs for the corporate office and remote work force hubs (access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, mail/package screening, and CPTED)
Act as the corporate liaison for 3rd party protective intelligence and investigations vendor to assess, forecast, prioritize and triage threats and incidents
Develops and implement comprehensive security plans for corporate events, executive protection and travel including risk assessments, advances, security staffing requirements, and emergency response strategies
Oversee and guide security-related budgets and capital projects
Monitor and evaluate security vendor performance to ensure contract compliance and operational effectiveness
Conduct security program evaluations and provide recommendations to maintain high-quality standards
Respond to crisis situations remotely or onsite to assist with safety, security, and business continuity operations
Prepare and distribute security alerts and communications to operational teams as necessary
If requested, conduct internal investigations related to criminal activity or serious violations of company policies
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal corporate departments and remote work force hub lodges to support security initiatives and operational objectives
Prepare professional written communications, reports, and documentation
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 15 years of experience in security operations, law enforcement, training, or related fields
Executive protection training/certification (recognized EP academy or equivalent)
Possess or have the ability to obtain ASIS CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
At least 10 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Strong knowledge of security industry standards and practices
Ability to travel up to 50% as required
Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to high-stress situations