Executive Protection Security Manager

Globe Life Liberty National Division- The Jackson Agencies; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and retirement plans

Paid holidays and time off

Parental leave

Continued education reimbursement

Job summary

Globe Life seeks a Security Manager, Executive Protection to lead and evolve the executive protection program, manage a small security team, and collaborate with HR/IT Security to safeguard executives. The role emphasizes risk assessment, secure transport, and incident response across domestic and international assignments.

On-site in McKinney, TX, the position requires experience with large-scale events, high-level meetings, and a track record of disciplined leadership, discretion, and crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or Security Management, or equivalent military and/or law enforcement experience.
• At least 5 years of progression experience in corporate security, event security, law enforcement, military, executive protection, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role with direct people leadership responsibilities.
• Experience overseeing large-scale events, high-level executive meetings, and multiple tiers of guard services.
• Certifications such as CPP, PSP, or similar credentials and/or Law Enforcement Certifications/Training.
• Strong situational awareness, crisis management, discretion, and reporting capabilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive threat assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities in the client's lifestyle, travel, and professional activities.
• Provide physical close protection at residences, workplaces, and public events.
• Plan and coordinate advanced logistics, including mapping secure routes, inspecting venues in advance, and coordinating with local authorities.
• Drive clients using defensive and evasive tactics.
• Utilize counter-surveillance to identify potential threats or hostile surveillance.
• Provide initial medical care if necessary.
• Oversee armed and unarmed guard force according to risk management priorities.
• Monitor and maintain SLAs for 3rd party protection contractors.
• Direct investigations related to Executive Protection incidents and recommend policy changes to prevent recurrence.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 1–3 security professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular one-on-ones, and deliver timely performance feedback and formal reviews.
• Identify training needs and create development plans to build team capability and bench strength.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top security talent in partnership with HR.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively while holding team members accountable for results and quality standards.
• Guide the team through organizational change with clear communication and steady leadership.
• Resolve team conflicts and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Design and direct protection services for special events on/off Company property.
• Monitor and direct Emergency Response operational plans and related activities, as required.
• Coordinate security requirements and participate in planning events.
• Conduct gap analysis of current capabilities to accepted standards and make recommendations to management regarding ways to mitigate risk.
• Advise the Director, Personnel Security as a subject matter expert and help prepare for executive steering committee and board discussion on physical threat identification and mitigation.
• Perform other duties assigned as necessitated by identified threats, incident management, changes to the threat profile of The Company, or changes to Company strategy.

Job description

Globe Life seeks a Security Manager, Executive Protection to lead and evolve the executive protection program, manage a small security team, and collaborate with HR/IT Security to safeguard executives. The role emphasizes risk assessment, secure transport, and incident response across domestic and international assignments.

On-site in McKinney, TX, the position requires experience with large-scale events, high-level meetings, and a track record of disciplined leadership, discretion, and crisis