Director, Global Security - REMOTE USA

Ladders; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible remote working arrangements

Career enrichment and development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Global Security to lead a comprehensive security program protecting people, assets, and operations across regions. The role shapes enterprise risk management, sets physical security standards, and partners with senior leaders to ensure business continuity.

You will guide executive protection, travel security, and incident response in a complex multinational environment, with flexible remote options for eligible roles and US-based location in Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and 20+ years of security experience.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise security programs.
• Experience in a multinational corporate environment with executive protection and travel risk programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the global security strategy.
• Identify and prioritize global security risks as part of enterprise risk and threat management.
• Establish security policies and standards across all regions.
• Standardize site security risk assessments and physical asset protection measures.
• Support crisis management and incident response during major events.
• Define executive protection strategies and travel security programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, Legal, HR, IT, and Operations.

Skills

Security leadership

Executive protection

Risk management

Multinational operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management

Master's degree or advanced professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or PCI is a plus

Job description

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

This leader will oversee the strategy and execution of a global security program that protects people, assets, and operations across multiple regions. The role will shape enterprise-wide risk management, strengthen physical security standards, and partner closely with senior leaders to support business continuity. You will also guide executive protection, travel security, and incident response capabilities in a complex multinational environment.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the global security strategy
• Identify and prioritize global security risks as part of enterprise risk and threat management
• Establish security policies and standards across all regions
• Standardize site security risk assessments and physical asset protection measures
• Support crisis management and incident response during major events
• Define executive protection strategies and travel security programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, Legal, HR, IT, and Operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management, or a 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 programs
• Experience in a multinational corporate environment with executive protection and travel risk programs
• Master's degree or advanced professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or PCI is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Flexible remote working arrangements for eligible roles
• Opportunities for career enrichment and development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.