Job Description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Would you like to lead the team that is tasked with the security of property, cast, crew, celebrity guests and co-workers at The Walt Disney Company? The Security Lead takes a strategic approach to protection at our offices, at live shows and at off-property events. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where professionalism, precision and integrity are valued and where no two days are the same, apply today to join us!

As a Security Lead, you would advise a well-trained, cohesive team that provides 24/7 protection to our premises, co-workers and guests at our buildings and at special events! We have responsibility for day-to-day security and content protection initiatives and processes.

What You Will Do…

• Evaluate the daily threat assessment for all Walt Disney Company personnel and premises, and discuss with staff at roll-call.
• Lead all aspects of all criminal investigations, including liaison with local law enforcement and writing/reviewing all incident management system reports.
• Assist with departmental invoicing.
• Build and implement security plans and outside vendors.
• Diffuse and de-escalate tense situations with partners.
• Rapidly re-deploy your security assets on a fluid and respond to medical or fire incidents, and work directly with local first responders.
• Assist private security details for celebrities, sports stars, politicians and special dignitaries and supervise security for high-level Disney executives.
• Work closely with legal/HR/ER departments on ongoing cases.
• Plan ongoing staff training in areas such as CPR, AED, Imminent Threat, and First Aid.
• Have deep knowledge of all premises, security systems and repair/maintenance protocols.

Here are the skills you will need to be successful in this role…

• 10 years or more of corporate security, military, federal, state or local law enforcement experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including proficient written and spoken English, and strong command of basic English grammar.
• Confirmed leadership skills, and ability to take command and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Experience collaborating with city, state and federal first responders.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical ability to cover all aspects of the job and be outside in all weather; and
• Flexible workdays/hours (this is a “shift work” role) and ability to work some overtime.

It would be a plus if you had these skills…

• Bi-lingual, especially Spanish.
• Trained in the use of the SAP software program.
• Familiar with structure and key personnel at the local police and fire departments, as well as the regional FBI and Homeland Security offices.

Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for…

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information

• Taking part in ongoing learning on subjects such as CPR, Imminent Threat Assessment and First Aid training.
• Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at

#DisneySecurity #twdcmedia  #corp_media

The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $59,600 to $79,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work

Similar Jobs