Hybrid Senior Manager, Executive Protection

at Zoetis

• Job title: Senior Manager, Executive Protection
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $126,000 - $205,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Parsippany, United States

About the role

• Manage executive protection program for Zoetis Executive Team, ensuring safety of CEO and ZET. Lead protection operations, risk assessments, and collaborate with security teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advance planning, risk assessments and threat analysis to proactively identify potential security threats for all executive movements
• Provide close protection during travel, public appearances, media appearances, and meetings with outside corporate partners
• Lead and manage contracted executive protection team resources, providing guidance, training, and oversight when required
• Oversee the planning and coordination of all protection details for the CEO and other members of the ZET for both domestic and international travel
• Ensure the safe transport, lodging, and personal security of the CEO and the ZET during business trips, conferences, or other corporate engagements
• Implement physical security measures, including but not limited to secure travel routes and venue security
• Conduct security advance planning and coordinate with third party security providers for all corporate engagements including conferences, speaking engagements, media engagements, international market visits, board meetings, etc.
• Work closely with law enforcement, government agencies, and third-party security providers when necessary to ensure effective protection strategies
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities and third-party security providers
• Develop and maintain close partnerships with security teams of corporate partners when members of the ZET are required to visit other locations or facilities
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in executive protection and incorporate new methods and tools into the security strategy
• Assist the Head of Corporate Security Strategy in developing plans for emergency response to workplace violence and other security threat scenarios at corporate headquarters and other key sites across the company
• Assist in developing training curriculum and training modules to assist with employee response to workplace violence issues and other security threat scenarios
• Assist in developing evacuation and shelter in place plans
• Maintain detailed records of all protection activities, incident reports, and security assessments

Requirements

• Prior experience in executive protection, relevant law enforcement, or military experience (minimum of 10 years of experience including executive protection, with at least 5 years in a leadership role)
• Experience in managing high-profile executive protection programs and personnel
• Extensive knowledge of security technology, risk management strategies, and executive protection tactics
• Weapons training or significant tactical experience with a valid concealed carry permit
• Bachelor's degree required
• Graduate degree a plus
• Executive Protection or Close Protection certification (e.g., from a recognized institution such as ASIS, FBI, or military-based training) is preferred
• Advanced certifications in tactical training, threat assessment, or security management are highly desirable
• CPR/First Aid or EMT certification preferred

Benefits

• healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one
• 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis
• 4 weeks of vacation