Director of Protective Services

THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION

“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”
-Theodore Roosevelt

Since 2014, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (TRPLF) has been planning and building a new, ambitious kind of presidential library and museum. Other presidential libraries tell the story of a single individual, but the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) – being built more than a century after T.R.’s death – will do more than preserve history. The TRPL will be a people’s library, bringing Roosevelt’s values and relentless spirit to life at a critical time in our nation and world, while simultaneously championing the stories of all who “dare greatly, think boldly, care deeply, and live passionately.”

Set in Medora, North Dakota, the library is surrounded by the breathtaking Badlands landscape. Participants at the TRPL will learn from – not just about – Roosevelt’s story, being transformed into the same stunning Badlands that served as the fulcrum in T.R.’s incredible life story.

Guided by the pillar principles of leadership, citizenship, and conservation, the Foundation has partnered with innovative partners – like the award-winning architecture firm, Snøhetta, and the best-in-class story crafters, the Future of Storytelling – to build an institution like no other. With plans to be the most sustainable presidential library and campus ever, a revolutionary approach to interpretive design, and programming that will spread the library’s message into neighboring Theodore Roosevelt National Park and beyond across the globe, the opportunity to join a talented team in building and opening this institution is truly unique.

The Director of Protective Services will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's comprehensive protective services program, ensuring the safety and security of visitors, staff, volunteers, artifacts, collections, distinguished guests, and campus infrastructure.

This senior leadership role oversees protective services strategy, emergency preparedness, risk management, physical security systems, investigations, and operational resilience across the Library campus and related Foundation properties. The Director will lead a growing team of managers, supervisors, officers, contractors, and external partners while helping shape a culture of safety, preparedness, and hospitality.

The Director is responsible for protecting people, facilities, collections, and reputation during daily operations as well as high-profile visits involving presidents, dignitaries, donors, public officials, and nationally recognized guests. This position also oversees security planning for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation programs, traveling exhibitions, executive travel, and special events throughout North Dakota and the United States.

Working closely with executive leadership, operations, facilities, visitor experience, exhibitions, events, IT, and public safety agencies, the Director balances sophisticated protective operations with exceptional guest experience, accessibility, and public trust.

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a world-class protective services program at one of America's most ambitious cultural institutions.

• Strategic leadership and department development
• Emergency preparedness, incident command, and business continuity
• Physical security systems including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and communications
• Executive protection and high-profile event security
• Risk assessment, investigations, and crisis management
• Team leadership, coaching, and accountability
• Interagency collaboration with federal, state, and local partners
• Visitor-focused security philosophy emphasizing hospitality, professionalism, and accessibility

• Lead all protective services operations across the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library campus and Foundation properties.
• Develop long-term security strategies, policies, SOPs, and departmental goals.
• Supervise protective services managers, supervisors, officers, contractors, and security…