Jobs Companies Disney Protective Services Senior Manager

About this Protective Services Senior Manager role at Disney

Disney · Onsite · Burbank, CA, USA

Job Posting Title:

Protective Services Senior Manager

Req ID:

10151783

Job Description:

The Protective Services Team is part of The Walt Disney Company’s Global Security organization. We can conduct, supervise, or coordinate Disney enterprise assistance and support by providing operational capabilities, technical expertise, and policy or procedural recommendations in the performance of crucial services along with The Walt Disney Company Global Security internal partners and The Walt Disney Company regional security teams, third party security vendors, law enforcement, government agencies and emergency services.

The Protective Services Senior Manager will employ functional expertise and a strong strategic and analytical approach in conducting the Protective Services program. We improve the value of centralized services, including key business partnerships and building consensus among business units. They will champion an atmosphere of trust and confidence through integrity, professionalism, and efficiency!

What You Will Do

  • Primary security service provider and coordinator for security support to the Senior Executive Leadership Team.
  • Work independently to provide and coordinate direct security support locally and on travel, communication with executive staff, security planning and risk assessments, scheduling Protective Services team members and external partners and management of workplace and residential security projects.
  • Lead sophisticated projects that may require policy recommendations and written briefs for executive leadership as well as the coordination and implementation of findings for senior executives and staff.
  • Independently plan and handle security trips as a team lead or as a team member.
  • Manage relationships with authorities who are in position to provide insight or influence regarding security matters of importance to the company.
  • Primary point of contact for executive staff for management of matters relating to the security of senior executive leadership.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day performance and supervision of executive protection activities which includes the development, mentorship, and implementation of protective security policies and procedures.
  • Provide advice, plan support and schedule internal team members and external partners.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments by developing methods and requirements to standardize, analyze, communicate, and mitigate potential threats.
  • Partner with The Walt Disney Company Sourcing and Procurement, Labor Relations, and Legal teams in identifying bonded, insured and licensing compliant third-party security vendors.
  • Directly supervise and conduct assessments of third-party security vendor compliance to established security requirements, licensing, training, and efficiency
  • Establish relationships and improve business processes to identify partner needs, identify potential gaps, and improve The Walt Disney Company security culture.
  • Maintain consistent and timely communication by promptly responding to emails, messages, and phone calls. Ensure company-issued devices are monitored and accessible to support dynamic operational needs and scheduling adjustments.
  • Continually searches for ways to improve and to position the organization for future success.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 10 plus years of confirmed experience in positions of growing responsibility within private sector corporate security or a related public sector, government agency or military organization, including 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Security Guard License
  • Valid California Driver’s License
  • Ability to remain calm under stressful driving conditions and experience with defensive driving tactics and training
  • Experience leading protective security details in the United States and abroad
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Confirmed experience conducting security advances, planning, and leading special events, investigations, and risk assessments.
  • Demonstrated track record of partnering with various organizations within a large global corporate environment to achieve specific goals and objectives.
  • Strong strategic and operational capabilities with experience assessing and implementing operational contingency plans based on risk.
  • Solid understanding of physical security systems to include, but not limited to intrusion detection systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring systems, communications devices, and other security related software/hardware.
  • Working knowledge of event security as required to conduct, assessments and provide recommendations and/or implement the security measures needed to protect VIPs, events, facilities, and intellectual property.
  • Demonstrates resiliency, good judgment, and tact in dealing with business and corporate challenges.
  • Attention to accuracy as well as the ability to work under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and prioritize according to business needs.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with work hours to include weekends, night times and travel as required.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications and Education

  • Possess the event security experience and skills necessary to assist the Production Security team when needed with security matters affecting productions or events, production executives, production management, VIPs, crew, and vendors.
  • Strong cross-group collaboration and relationship leadership skills including advising and coordinating remote teams to achieve deliverables
  • Advanced degree or certificate or international equivalent

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

#DisneySecurity #twdcmedia #corp_media

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $153,200 to $205,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Security

Job Posting Primary Business:

Executive Protection

Primary Job Posting Category:

Executive Protection

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-26
Ready to apply to Disney?
Apply to Disney

About Disney

About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, o

See all jobs at Disney →

Similar jobs

DI
Product Strategy and Operations Principal, Advertising Platforms
Disney
⚡ Apply early San Francisco, CA, USA Onsite $171,600–$230,100
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
DI
Music Research Specialist, Disney Music Group
Disney
⚡ Apply early Burbank, CA, USA Onsite $61,800–$79,800
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
DI
Lead Product Manager, Automation
Disney
⚡ Apply early Buenos Aires, Argentina Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
DI
Business Product Mgr II
Disney
⚡ Apply early Seattle, WA, USA Onsite $123,000–$165,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
DI
Partnerships & Promotions Specialist
Disney
⚡ Apply early Burbank, CA, USA Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
DI
Management Accountant (Expression Of Interest)
Disney
⚡ Apply early Mumbai, India Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
DI
Business Analytics & Intelligence Manager
Disney
⚡ Apply early Glendale, CA, USA Onsite $115,500–$154,800
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
DI
Disney Experiences (Disney Eats) Public Relations and Digital Communications Intern, Spring 2027
Disney
⚡ Apply early Bay Lake, FL, USA Onsite $47,840–$47,840
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
DI
Technicien(ne) Opérateur(trice) Lumière, F/H/NB - CDD
Disney
⚡ Apply early Marne la Vallee Cedex 4, Franc... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago

Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

More jobs at Disney

See all jobs at Disney →

Apply now
🤖

Whoa — hold up

JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

Create free account

Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

Get an edge on your job hunt.

Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

Join the channel — it's free