Hybrid Manager, Executive Protection

at US Foods

• Job title: Manager, Executive Protection
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $85,000 - $140,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rosemont, United States

About the role

• Manager, Executive Protection at US Foods ensuring safety of high-profile executives and VIPs. Involves strategic planning, risk assessment, and managing a professional security team to mitigate threats.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage executive protection protocols for assigned personnel.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat analysis, and vulnerability assessments for executives and facilities.
• Establish a threat protection strategy utilizing third-party vendor and/or develop internal capabilities.
• Plan and coordinate secure travel, including domestic and international itineraries.
• Lead, train, and supervise executive protection officers and security personnel.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement, security consultants, and other agencies as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate security technologies and systems to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships for security-related services.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, making quick and informed decisions to protect personnel.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership regarding security matters.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the executive protection team, ensuring clear direction, accountability, and professional development.
• Establish team protocols, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance to maintain a high standard of security operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, vigilance, and continuous improvement within the protection and overall security team.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in executive protection, close protection, high-level security management, law enforcement, military or private security.
• Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively under high-stress and high-profile situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, threat mitigation, and security technology.
• Valid driver’s license; travel readiness required.
• Required 75% of travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Law Enforcement, Military Science, or a related field or relevant work experience is required.
• First Aid / CPR / Tactical medical training.

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance