[Hiring] Chief of Security Operations @Blackline Security Operations

Role Description

The Chief of Security Operations is responsible for overseeing all executive protection assignments and managing day-to-day security operations. This role ensures that deployments are properly staffed, compliant, organized, and executed to the highest professional standards. The ideal candidate is a disciplined leader with extensive experience in executive protection and a strong understanding of logistics, compliance, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Management
  • Oversee all active executive protection deployments
  • Coordinate agent scheduling and assignment logistics
  • Develop operational plans for residential and travel protection
  • Lead pre-mission briefings and post-mission reviews
  • Ensure proper documentation for every assignment
• Personnel Leadership
  • Recruit, vet, and onboard contractors
  • Maintain a strong national roster of vetted agents
  • Evaluate performance and enforce standards
  • Remove agents who do not meet expectations
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure all deployments comply with state licensing requirements
  • Maintain clean operational records
  • Coordinate licensing and insurance compliance efforts
  • Monitor risk and escalate concerns when needed
• Client Service
  • Act as the operational point of contact once clients are onboarded
  • Ensure smooth coverage for travel and events
  • Maintain professionalism in all communications

Qualifications

• 8+ years of executive protection experience
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience managing multi-agent deployments
• Strong logistics and planning skills
• Familiarity with state security licensing requirements
• Willingness to travel
• Clean background and professional references

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Structured and organized
• Calm under pressure
• Strong communicator
• Disciplined and professional
• Understands high-profile or politically sensitive environments
• Team-focused, not ego-driven

What Success Looks Like

• Deployments run smoothly
• Clean documentation and compliance
• Strong, reliable agent roster
• High client satisfaction
• Clear internal communication