Protective Operations Leader — Exec Security & Events

COMFORT SYSTEMS; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) + stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Group Director, Protective Operations to lead global security functions—Corporate Security, Executive Protection, and Event Safety & Security. You will shape strategy, drive modernization, and ensure protection aligns with business needs while supporting associates and the customer experience.

The role requires senior leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to deploy technology, data, and new operating models to reduce risk and improve protection across a complex

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in protective operations or a similarly complex environment.
• Experience protecting executives, corporate facilities, and high-visibility events.
• Ability to translate threats into proportionate protective measures and clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporate Security for major campuses, facilities, and critical assets across the US.
• Oversee Executive Protection, protective intelligence, travel security, and residential considerations.
• Direct Event Safety & Security for large corporate meetings and high-profile events.
• Set and drive a long-term strategy for Protective Operations and modernization.
• Build and manage budgets, align with business goals, and mentor leaders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Modernization & transformation

AI/data awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security/EM/HR/related field

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Group Director, Protective Operations to lead global security functions—Corporate Security, Executive Protection, and Event Safety & Security. You will shape strategy, drive modernization, and ensure protection aligns with business needs while supporting associates and the customer experience.

The role requires senior leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to deploy technology, data, and new operating models to reduce risk and improve protection across a complex