Director, Physical Security & Executive Protection – Denver, Colorado

Do you have extensive experience in executive protection and strategic security leadership? Are you looking to drive impactful security programs within a dynamic and high-performing organization? Join Western Union as Director, Physical Security & Executive Protection!

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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. The director will oversee internal security teams and external executive protection agents, ensuring alignment with corporate risk management objectives and industry best practices.

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 $170,000 - $200,000 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

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Parental Leave

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

04-14-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.