Head of Executive Protection & Physical Security

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Manager of Physical Security & Executive Protection to safeguard executives and team members, manage security programs, and lead global security initiatives. The role requires extensive law enforcement background, TSA ASO credentials, and ability to travel 50% including international assignments.

You will oversee security operations, vendor management, incident response, and training, while coordinating with government agencies and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a relevant field.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to travel 50%.
• Minimum 5 years of full time local, state, or federal law enforcement experience.
• Graduate of a state or federal accredited law enforcement academy.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification throughout employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt. Security Clearance throughout employment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to obtain a concealed carry weapon permit or be eligible to carry a concealed weapon under H.R. 218.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and business-related security to segment executives and/or designees when executives or designees are performing duties as an OSK employee, including domestic and international travel.
• Proactively study the physical site of an event to ensure safety of the company or its designees, and build a plan to secure the environment.
• Lead and develop security protocol for large Transport events; including managing third party security vendors, as needed.
• Collaborate and support the Corporate Director of Security as needed
• Lead the company's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved Armed Security Officer (ASO) Security Program.
• Manage the third-party security vendor's contract and team.
• Ensure security systems are maintained and available.
• Oversee facility access control for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Lead strategic Transport global security initiatives across the segments, and handle highly confidential information.
• Conduct business continuity, crisis management, workplace violence and disaster preparedness planning.
• Examine the vulnerabilities of the workplace and lead process improvements to make it secure for team members, customers, and visitors.
• Proactively evaluate potential threats posed on the company or its designees as well as reactively assess a threat or situation which may include partnership and management of the relationship with local authorities, police departments, and FBI.
• Develop positive relationships with local, state and federal agencies and outside specialist/organizations to enhance the credibility of the company's security system.
• Identify training gaps and provide guidance as it relates to broad-based security topics and build or secure training and execute as appropriate.
• Develop annual budgets and capital expenditures for security training programs and security related enhancements.
• Provide guidance to team members traveling to high-risk regions.

Skills

Executive protection

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or relevant field

Tools

TSA ASO certification

US Govt. security clearance

Job description

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Manager of Physical Security & Executive Protection to safeguard executives and team members, manage security programs, and lead global security initiatives. The role requires extensive law enforcement background, TSA ASO credentials, and ability to travel 50% including international assignments.

You will oversee security operations, vendor management, incident response, and training, while coordinating with government agencies and ensuring compliance