Executive Security Manager – Events & Executive Protection (DC)

Stand Together; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health and dental plans

Wellness support

Job summary

Stand Together, a philanthropic community, is seeking a Security Manager to safeguard its Washington, DC-based facility, events, personnel, and operations. This in-person role requires proactive risk assessment and strong protective services experience.

The position entails developing comprehensive security plans, coordinating with law enforcement and partners, and overseeing access control, surveillance, and incident response. Approx. 15% travel is anticipated.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive protection, military service, law enforcement, federal protective services, or a comparable security-related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting security risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of physical security principles, executive protection practices, and the ability to translate security requirements into practical, actionable plans.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or executing security operations in dynamic environments, including facilities, events, or high-profile engagements.
• Familiarity with modern security technologies, including access control, surveillance, and other physical security systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive security plans for facilities, personnel, executives, and on-site and off-site events to ensure safe and secure operations.
• Conduct security risk assessments, identify potential vulnerabilities, and implement proactive mitigation strategies to protect personnel, facilities, and organizational assets.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate relevant risk and threat intelligence to support informed security decisions and preparedness.
• Oversee physical security operations, including facility access control, perimeter security, surveillance systems, and other security technologies.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute security operations for organizational events, executive engagements, and other high-profile activities.
• Coordinate with federal and local law enforcement agencies, government officials, and private security partners to ensure appropriate security support and effective incident response.
• Serve as a trusted security resource for internal stakeholders, providing responsive, professional support while strengthening security awareness and preparedness across the organization.
• Manage security vendor relationships, oversee service delivery, and conduct quality assurance to maintain high standards of performance and operational effectiveness.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies, exercising sound judgment and coordinating appropriate response and resolution efforts.
• Travel as needed to support organizational initiatives, events, and security operations.

Skills

Executive protection

Security risk assessment

Facility security

Surveillance systems

Security operations coordination

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV surveillance

Incident response tools

Job description

Stand Together, a philanthropic community, is seeking a Security Manager to safeguard its Washington, DC-based facility, events, personnel, and operations. This in-person role requires proactive risk assessment and strong protective services experience.

The position entails developing comprehensive security plans, coordinating with law enforcement and partners, and overseeing access control, surveillance, and incident response. Approx. 15% travel is anticipated.