Protective Services Leader

Our Global Security team is looking for a Protective Services Leader with deep expertise in executive protection, event security, and protective intelligence. This individual will lead a comprehensive protective services program for Ecolab's C-suite executives, board members, and other key individuals-ensuring their safety across all environments, from corporate campuses to global travel.

Position Details:

Location: St. Paul, MN

Travel: up to 50% domestically and internationally

What's in it For You:

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

What You Will Do:

• Design and lead a global executive protection strategy aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.

• Serve as the primary advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on all executive travel and security matters.

• Oversee executive protection operations including threat assessments, travel and residential security, event security, and emergency response planning.

• Develop and implement a strategic event security program in collaboration with the experiential marketing team.

• Lead a protective intelligence program using open-source and other intelligence methods to proactively identify and mitigate threats.

• Manage vendor relationships for security services and intelligence, ensuring quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Oversee the travel security and duty of care program in partnership with preferred vendors.

• Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and program effectiveness to senior leadership.

• Manage a team of internal and contracted security professionals and oversee the protective services budget.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, International Relations, Law, or related field.

• 15 years of experience in protective security, including 5 years in a leadership role within a Fortune 500 company.

• 10 years of experience implementing executive protection and corporate event security programs.

• 10 years of experience conducting security operations in both domestic and international, low- and high-risk environments.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present at the C-suite level.

• Ability to respond to security events and escalations 24/7 as needed.

• Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business administration or leadership.

• Professional security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP).

• Fluency in additional languages such as Spanish, French, German, or other major dialects.

• Basic or advanced medical training (e.g., EMR certification).

• Experience with corporate aircraft and TSA regulations.

• 4 years of experience as a licensed peace officer or military police.

• Eligibility for Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification under the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP).

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