Walmart

Senior Manager, Executive Protection

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, risk management, or related field.
  • 4-6 years' experience in security, emergency management, or law enforcement.
  • Extensive experience in executive protection and protective intelligence.
  • Strong operational expertise in executive travel security and logistics coordination.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and developing talent.
  • Eligibility for Arkansas Enhanced Concealed Carry License and Commissioned Security Officer License within 90 days.
  • Must obtain Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) credential if eligible.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a comprehensive executive protection program including travel security and logistics.
  • Direct protective intelligence efforts and risk assessments to evaluate threats.
  • Manage cross-functional security risk projects and align with global strategy.
  • Coordinate with public and private sector partners for executive security.
  • Drive execution of multiple security initiatives and ensure performance outcomes.
  • Travel domestically and internationally for security operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental health coverage.
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase programs.
  • Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability options.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition and fees.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Executive Protection is responsible for the operation of a risk based security program that safeguards Walmart's executive leadership, operations, and assets. This role blends strategic oversight with hands on execution, including protective intelligence, executive travel security, and enterprise risk initiatives. It is a high impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned security professional to influence global security strategy, lead cross functional teams, and ensure executives can operate safely and confidently worldwide.

The Executive Protection and Global Security team delivers intelligence led, risk based security solutions that protect Walmart's leadership and enable business continuity. The team partners with internal stakeholders and public and private sector counterparts to assess threats, manage vulnerabilities, and implement value based protective programs aligned with industry standards and company policies. This Senior Manager role is critical to advancing enterprise security strategy while modeling Walmart's values of integrity, respect, and excellence.

What you'll do...
  • Lead and oversee a comprehensive executive protection program, including travel security, logistics, and transportation coordination.
  • Direct protective intelligence efforts and risk assessments to evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
  • Manage cross-functional security risk projects and provide recommendations aligned to global security strategy.
  • Coordinate with public and private sector partners to support executive travel and security operations.
  • Drive execution of multiple security initiatives, adjusting priorities, removing obstacles, and ensuring performance outcomes.
  • Travel domestically and internationally to and from facilities or work-sites.


What you'll bring...
  • Extensive experience in executive protection, protective intelligence, personal protective service, and enterprise risk management.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional security programs and initiatives.
  • Strong operational expertise in executive travel security and global logistics coordination.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
  • A values-based leadership approach grounded in integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Enhanced Concealed Carry License within 90 days of hire.
  • Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Commissioned Security Officer License within 90 days of hire.
  • If eligible, must obtain and maintain Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA - H.R.218) credential from authorized, affiliated law enforcement agency.
  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, risk management, or related field and 4 years' experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, or related area OR 6 years' experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, or related area.


At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Risk Management, or related field and 4 years' experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area OR 6 years' experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area.
Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Enhanced Concealed Carry License within 90 days of hire.
Must be eligible for, obtain, and maintain Arkansas Commissioned Security Officer License within 90 days of hire.
If eligible, must obtain and maintain Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOS - H.R. 218) credential from authorized, affiliated law enforcement agency.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Demonstrated experience in personal protective services, Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOS - H.R. 218) eligible or licensed, Medical training or certification(s), such as an EMT or Paramedic

Primary Location...

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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