Elite Protective Services Unit Leader

Axon Enterprise; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Enterprise seeks a seasoned Protective Services Unit Manager to lead and grow a high‑caliber protective services capability at our Scottsdale, AZ campus. You will shape professional standards, readiness, and a culture of service while aligning security operations with Axon’s business priorities and growth strategy.

The role emphasizes building leadership depth, sustaining readiness, and delivering trusted security support across facilities, employees, visitors, and events.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in military, law enforcement, corporate protective services, critical infrastructure protection, public safety, emergency response, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing security, law enforcement, military, protective services, or public safety teams.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams in dynamic operational environments.
• Proven experience building culture, developing leaders, and creating sustainable organizational capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a highly trained Protective Services Unit recognized for professionalism, operational readiness, service excellence, and trusted response capabilities.
• Establish professional standards, operational expectations, and accountability measures that reinforce a culture of preparedness, discipline, and service.
• Build leadership depth within the Protective Services Unit through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and professional development.
• Foster an environment where team members take pride in representing Global Security and serving the broader organization.

Skills

Leadership

Security Management

Operational Readiness

People Development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CPP/PSP/CFE/CPTED certifications preferred

Job description

Axon Enterprise seeks a seasoned Protective Services Unit Manager to lead and grow a high‑caliber protective services capability at our Scottsdale, AZ campus. You will shape professional standards, readiness, and a culture of service while aligning security operations with Axon’s business priorities and growth strategy.

The role emphasizes building leadership depth, sustaining readiness, and delivering trusted security support across facilities, employees, visitors, and events.