Director, Global Security - REMOTE USA

Ladders; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work arrangements

Comprehensive health care programs

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan options

Professional development resources

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Global Security (REMOTE USA) to shape and execute a global security strategy protecting employees, assets, and operations across a multinational environment. You will partner with senior leaders to implement consistent policies, strengthen preparedness, and reduce enterprise risk.

The role emphasizes security governance, crisis readiness, travel risk, and executive protection with a highly visible leadership scope. Remote, US-based candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management, or related field.
• 20+ years of relevant security, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or corporate risk experience.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and enterprise-level security programs.
• Master's degree or advanced professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or PCI preferred.
• Experience in a multinational corporate environment and with executive protection and travel risk programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of global security strategies to protect employees and assets.
• Conduct security risk assessments and manage mitigation plans across regions.
• Establish and standardize security policies and operational models globally.
• Support crisis management and incident response planning for major events.
• Define and manage travel security programs and executive protection strategies.
• Collaborate with EHS, Legal, HR, IT and Operations to ensure security integration.
• Oversee physical security systems, including access control and surveillance.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Crisis management

Executive protection

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or certifications

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Global Security - REMOTE USA to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This leader will shape and execute a global security strategy that protects employees, assets, and operations across a multinational environment. The role will partner closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to build consistent policies, strengthen preparedness, and reduce enterprise risk. It is a highly visible leadership opportunity focused on security governance, crisis readiness, travel risk, and executive protection.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $215,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of global security strategies to protect employees and company assets
• Conduct security risk assessments and manage mitigation plans across all regions
• Establish and standardize security policies and operational models globally
• Support crisis management and incident response planning to handle major events
• Define and manage travel security programs and executive protection strategies in line with corporate guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, Legal, HR, IT, and Operations to ensure security integration
• Oversee physical security systems, including access control and surveillance mechanisms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management, or related field
• 20+ years of relevant functional experience in security, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or corporate risk/security
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and enterprise-level security programsMaster's degree or advanced professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or PCI preferred
• Experience in a multinational corporate environment and with executive protection and travel risk programs is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangements
• Comprehensive health care programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Access to educational and professional development resources

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.