Global Security Manager, Executive Protection

Global Security Manager, Executive Protection

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

The Protective Services team at Apple manages the security of our most valuable asset: our people. As one of the most closely watched companies in the world, Apple has security needs that are broad and unique. This group develops solutions for issues across our global Executive Protection, Talent Protection, and Event Security functions.

This candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Executive Protection Specialists tasked with performing all aspects of protective operations globally. This person must be able to lead and operate within a small team environment and will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of designated individuals and assets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading teams in the protective operations space, providing discrete protective services, maintaining strict confidentiality, and must possess seasoned communication skills.

• Lead day to day executive security operations in Santa Clara Valley.
• Lead, mentor, and grow an established team of Executive Protection professionals.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with and influence all levels of leadership.
• Build and foster relationships with key business units, senior executives, and their support teams.
• Coordinate regularly with cross-functional partners, internal business units, and various service providers and agencies.
• Coordinate security related duties including, but not limited to executive protection, secure transportation, safety/emergency planning, risk assessments, special event planning, etc.
• Prioritizes strategies through a holistic approach to security to anticipate, identify, and mitigate risk.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing discrete executive protection services.
• Skilled in being able to quickly collect, analyze, and disseminate information in a timely manner.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and often times in ambiguous environments. Calm under pressure.
• Travel frequently, often on short notice, including globally.
• Regularly conducts advance operations and develops, implements, and audits internally/externally developed security plans.
• Available on-call for emergencies and must be adaptable to constantly changing schedules which may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work with highly confidential information.
• Other duties as required.

• A minimum of 10+ years professional experience in executive protection, law enforcement, or military special operations is required. At least 3 years of corporate EP leadership experience is required. Tech sector leadership experience is highly desired.
• Must understand and have demonstrated experience in protection concepts to include protective intelligence, secure transportation, contingency planning, counter surveillance, and have experience in international and domestic travel.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative abilities, and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of physical security systems to include, but not limited to intrusion detection systems, CCTV, and other security related software/hardware.
• Must be self‑motivated, able to work without direct supervision, and understand security concepts and theories. Adept at identifying and managing vendors for concurrent projects globally.
• Must have exceptional organizational, time management, and problem solving skills.
• Must be in good physical condition and capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of hiking/backpacking for several miles at a time in austere environments.

• Should have strong computer skills and be proficient in the development and presentation of Keynote presentations.
• Basic medical training, advanced medical training and certifications are a plus.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between…