Vice President, Security – SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At SeaWorld, we are united by a shared purpose — caring for animals, inspiring guests, and creating experiences that make a lasting impact. Having rescued more than 40,000 animals (and counting), our mission drives everything we do. We are seeking a strategic and experienced security executive to join our leadership team as Vice President, Security. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across our parks while supporting operational excellence, guest experience, and organizational resilience. As a key member of park leadership, this role provides vision, direction, and oversight for all security operations, aligning security strategy with business objectives while fostering a culture of safety, preparedness, and service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in security operations, preferably within large-scale, public-facing environments
Demonstrated success leading complex teams in high-visibility hospitality, entertainment, or similar operational settings
Strong executive presence with proven ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
Experience managing broad security disciplines including investigations, emergency management, loss prevention, and risk mitigation
Proven business acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster engagement, accountability, and collaboration
Experience developing and delivering training programs and operational standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
Valid state driver’s license
Availability to support a 24/7 operation, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency response situations as needed

Nice To Haves

Law enforcement or command-level security leadership experience
Experience within hospitality, theme park, or large venue environments
Experience interacting with media or supporting public-facing incidents

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for all security operations across multiple park locations and supporting operations
Lead, develop, and mentor a large, multi-level security organization of approximately 150 Ambassadors and leaders
Establish and execute comprehensive security strategies that support guest experience, operational continuity, and risk mitigation
Direct threat assessments, investigations, and incident response activities involving internal and external matters
Serve as incident commander or senior advisor during emergencies or crisis situations
Strengthen preparedness through workplace violence prevention, emergency response planning, travel security, and enterprise security awareness programs
Partner cross-functionally to implement effective loss prevention and asset protection controls
Monitor regional and industry intelligence trends to proactively enhance security posture and readiness
Maintain strong partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies
Ensure policies, procedures, and standards remain current within a dynamic operating environment and aligned with company expectations
Champion a service-focused security culture that supports both internal teams and guests
Oversee integration and advancement of security technologies and systems
Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, scheduling, engagement, and retention strategies
Develop and maintain departmental Standard Operating Procedures and training programs
Represent SeaWorld in court proceedings and external security matters when required
Manage departmental operating budgets and resources effectively
Provide regular communication and strategic updates to senior leadership