Job Description

What Security contributes to Cardinal Health
The Global Security vision is to function in tandem with the company’s business needs and to proactively and innovatively prevent or mitigate risk while protecting significant company assets and being prepared to respond in an appropriate and professional manner when required. 

Job Summary

Manager, Executive Protection will report directly to the Director, Executive Protection, Global Security and will have responsibility for the organization’s overall operational execution and implementation of global security programs, strategies and teams to ensure the protections of corporate assets – people, places, product, information and reputation. This role has direct accountability for providing executive protection services that ensures the safety, security, and privacy of the CEO and executive leadership team, supporting the board of directors and other key leaders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Security Planning: Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive protection plans.
• Intelligence Gathering: Proficiency in collecting and analyzing information from reliable sources.
• Physical Security: Conducting risk assessments and manage executive related threats.
  • Proactively identify, evaluate, and manage risks that could adversely impact executive leadership or major corporate events.
  • Serve as the expert on executive security risks, advocating for balanced and appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develop, document, and implement logistical and safety plans for both routine and threat-based scenarios.
  • Provide senior leadership with pertinent safety and logistical information and recommendations.
• Crisis Management: Skills in creating and executing emergency response plans.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work with internal teams, external agencies, and law enforcement.
• Transportation Coordination: Ensuring safe and efficient travel arrangements. Provide advanced security driving and protective transportation for executives.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication with executives and stakeholders.
• First Aid and Medical Response: Providing emergency medical support when needed.
• Travel Readiness: Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.
• De-escalation: Managing and diffusing potential threat situations.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of security experience and/or 3-5 years in executive protection, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Experience in international and domestic travel desired.
• Travel up to 50-60%
• Trained EMT or ability to get certified in 1 year.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; additional certifications in specialized driving techniques a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• High degree of professionalism, with a strong ability to handle confidential information.

Anticipated salary range: $87,700-$125,300

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/20/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

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