Director, Physical Security & Executive Protection

Head of Executive Protection – Denver, Colorado

Do you have extensive experience in executive protection? Are you looking to drive an impactful security program within a dynamic and high-performing organization? Join Western Union as Head of Executive Protection.

Western Union powers your pursuit

This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies that ensure the safety and protection of Western Union’s CEO and executive leadership. This role involves high-level risk analysis, proactive threat mitigation, and strategic planning to enhance executive security operations globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement executive protection strategies that align with corporate security objectives and mitigate potential risks to the CEO and executive leadership.

• Establish a proactive risk management framework, utilizing intelligence-driven assessments to anticipate, analyze, and mitigate threats in real-time.

• Build and maintain a network of international security resources to provide seamless protection and crisis response during executive travel.

• Oversee and provide close protection services during domestic and international travel, ensuring seamless and secure experience for executives.

• Develop crisis response plans and ensure executive readiness for high-risk scenarios, including medical emergencies, political instability, and security threats.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement agencies, intelligence organizations, and corporate stakeholders to enhance security effectiveness.

• Create and enforce policies regarding executive protection, travel security, and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in executive protection, corporate security, or risk management.

• Proven expertise in developing and implementing security strategies for executive leadership at a global level.

• Extensive experience managing security personnel, external vendors, and international security networks.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain composure under pressure.

• Advanced knowledge of crisis management, emergency response, and medical assistance protocols.

• Experience working with high-profile executives, law enforcement, and global security agencies.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $150,000 - $170,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus a variable target incentive that aligns with individual and company performance.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – specific benefits include:

• Family First Program

• Flexible Time off

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance