Director, Security Operations DC

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Director, Security will have oversight of all security logistics and physical security operations for Versant's DC Bureau, which will include the planning and execution phases of all remote operations. This individual reports directly to the Vice President, Global Security, as part of the Global Security Operations team, working directly with MSNOW, CNBC, and others. This individual will manage vendor relationships and ensure the necessary resources, policies, processes, and plans are in place to protect the company's employees, physical property, intellectual property, and operations. This position may deploy and will be based out of Washington DC.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work directly with the Versant brand's producers, camera operators, senior executives, talent and local staff on all aspects of the planning and execution of security logistics and operations, including, but not limited to, the planning and execution phase of all news remotes; this includes assessing the Security needs, securing appropriate vendors, travelling to remotes when required, and conducting post-mortems to identify lessons learned and greater opportunity for efficiencies.
• Prepare detailed risk assessments for travelers in On Assignment Unit and/or others as needed.
• Oversee Security Vendors, including contracts, budgets, and invoice processing, and implement Security action plans; coordinate all security vendors who operate remotely and ensure that standard operating procedures are up to date and adhered to.
• Establish security guidelines and training requirements for employees; coordinate all necessary security related trainings, either as the training facilitator or as a direct liaison with contracted security training vendors.
• Work closely with the Global Security and Cyber Security teams to coordinate and advise on the security needs and develop a regular communication rhythm.
• Assist News management (Human Resources, Legal, etc.) with investigations when appropriate.
• Play an active role in representing the Security Department with Business Continuity and Crisis Management teams.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with Local and National law enforcement and emergency response government agencies.
• Direct personal protection support for senior executives and talent, as needed.
• Provide guidance on the design, development, assessment, and effectiveness of company security policies.
• Assess Global Security risk for our people, assets, and properties, by establishing project scope, auditing program design, and the execution of control design and operating effectiveness tests.
• Develop, plan and execute against continued process optimization and quality improvement initiatives, focused on improving functions, quality, and costs including performance vs. standard/best practice initiatives.
• Assist in awareness training and preparation (inclusive of researching and procuring personal protective equipment).

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in law enforcement, military, corporate security, and/or a related role, preferably with experience in remote and high-risk/hostile environments.
• Experience managing a budget and working with vendors.
• Experience with general security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, privacy assessments, intrusion detection, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance.
• Must be willing to be on call and available 24/7 for emergencies.
• Must be willing to travel, as needed, and at times on short notice.

• Must have a valid U.S. DL and passport.

• LEOSA compliant.

• Corporate security experience in the field of News or major event security highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior level executives and high-profile talent, particularly in the Security discipline.
• Experience establishing and implementing departmental strategy, as well as managing short and long-term projects and developing team members.
• Broad professional experience working as a part of a globally dispersed team is a plus.
• Established project management skills and experience.
• Ability to coordinate several projects and daily responsibilities concurrently.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in the areas, industry, and emerging trends of Corporate Security and/or Law Enforcement information management programs.
• Self-motivated operator with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced and dynamic setting.
• Bachelor's Degree desired with a degree in Criminal Justice, Security, or related field strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $170,000 - $200,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.