Head of Protective Services

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. As part of the Anthropic security department, the Global Safety, Intelligence and Security team assesses, identifies, and mitigates physical safety and security risks in a manner that best protects Anthropic's people, assets, operations, and reputation. The Protective Services Program Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive protection strategies for company executives and other key personnel as well as overseeing our vendor executive protection program. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of risk management, proven leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate with discretion in a dynamic technology environment.

Requirements

Have 10+ years of experience in executive protection, with at least 5 years in program management
Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with C-suite executives and their staff
Have experience building from the ground up or scaling executive protection programs in corporate environments
Demonstrate excellent judgment and decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations
Are adaptable and can maintain composure in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Have strong project management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field
Advanced certifications in Executive Protection or Security Management
Military or law enforcement background
Experience in technology sector security operations
International protective operations experience
Proven track record of building relationships with law enforcement and other public sector security agencies

Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive executive protection programs and protocols
Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for executive travel, events, and daily operations
Manage and coordinate executive protection team members and vendor relationships
Develop and maintain strong relationships with executives, their staff, and key stakeholders
Create and maintain standard operating procedures for executive protection operations
Coordinate with various internal teams including Global Security, Travel, and Executive Admin teams
Utilize protective intelligence gathering and analysis to inform security operations
Manage program budgets and resource allocation
Provide regular reporting on program effectiveness and incident metrics