Executive Protection & Special Events Lead

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking an Executive Protection & Special Events Manager to develop and execute a protection strategy for key executives and high-security travel. The role emphasizes threat assessment, crisis response, and collaboration with internal teams to safeguard associates and facilities.

The position requires 5 years in law enforcement or security leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential information while coordinating with external partners and vendors.

Qualifications

• 5 years of law enforcement, executive protection, security management, corporate security, or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience in law enforcement procedures and processes.
• Profound understanding of threat assessment, risk management, and crisis response.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity to think critically and respond swiftly to evolving situations.
• Demonstrated success managing volatile situations and ability to interact with all levels of the public.
• Strong leadership experience in security operations or related field.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging security threats, trends, or changing geopolitical events which may impact associates, facilities, or operational stability.
• Support all aspects of executive protection including itinerary management, logistics, ground transportation, and travel coordination.
• Manage a comprehensive, risk based, safety and security program in support of the company executive leadership.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with intelligence peers and law enforcement agencies involved in security information.
• Manage EP vendors, equipment, technology, and travel support.
• Conduct investigations, EP asset monitoring, and travel tracking programs.
• Partner with Behavioral Risk Intervention team on threats against senior management or events.
• Develop knowledge of evolving best practices through benchmarking and industry events.
• Cultivate relationships with law enforcement partners and prosecutors.

Skills

Law enforcement

Executive protection

Crisis management

Leadership

Threat assessment

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Kroger is seeking an Executive Protection & Special Events Manager to develop and execute a protection strategy for key executives and high-security travel. The role emphasizes threat assessment, crisis response, and collaboration with internal teams to safeguard associates and facilities.

The position requires 5 years in law enforcement or security leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential information while coordinating with external partners and vendors.