Global Security Director - Remote & Travel-Ready

Danaher Corporation; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Director, Global Security to lead the global security strategy and operations protecting employees, facilities and business continuity across regions.

You will oversee enterprise risk management, physical security, crisis management, travel security and executive protection, with a remote work arrangement and 40–60% travel internationally. A 20+ year security career and a bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management, or 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.
• Ability to travel 40%-60%, including internationally.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and prioritize global security risks as part of enterprise risk & threat management including security plans in support of employment actions and facility decisions.
• Establish security policies, standards, and operating models across all regions and help define and execute a global security strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Standardize site security risk assessments and mitigation plans, ensure effective facility asset protection and oversee physical security systems including access control, surveillance, guard force programs.
• Support crisis management, incident response, business continuity, and executive incident escalation in response to major events such as workplace violence, natural disasters, and geopolitical disruptions.
• Define and provide executive protection strategies and travel security program elements aligned with Danaher protocols including: travel risk assessments, high-risk region protocols and real-time traveler tracking and support.
• Execute within a cross-functional environment in close partnership with EHS, Legal, HR, IT and Operations.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis management

Travel security

Executive protection

Investigations

Physical security

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree or CPP/PSP/PCI certifications

Job description

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Director, Global Security to lead the global security strategy and operations protecting employees, facilities and business continuity across regions.

You will oversee enterprise risk management, physical security, crisis management, travel security and executive protection, with a remote work arrangement and 40–60% travel internationally. A 20+ year security career and a bachelor's degree are required.