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**Requisition ID:** 70017

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including _Whirlpool_ , _KitchenAid_ , _JennAir, Maytag_ , _Amana,_ _Brastemp_ , _Consul_ , and _InSinkErator_ . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

The team you will be a part of

Whirlpool Corporation is looking for a talented Manager of Protective Services. This role demands a leader capable of strategic thought and effective execution. Positioned within the Global Corporate Security organization, this role reports directly to the Chief Security Officer (CSO), aligned under the General Counsel.

Whirlpool regards security as a key driver of value and an enabler of performance. You will join and lead an established team dedicated to the global protection of our employees, property, information, and reputation. Our team is lean, comprising both insourced and outsourced talent, and leverages cross-functional partners for certain service deliveries.

We require your expertise to strategize, manage, and execute programs aligned with one of our core pillars: Personnel Security. This is a critical role, interacting frequently with the company’s highest-level executives; it requires influence, leadership, team building, and daily management of contract staff/services. The role incorporates development opportunities as the Global Corporate Security organization evolves over time.

This role in summary

As the Manager of Protective Services, you will lead and evolve our global protective and personnel security programs. The role requires extensive experience in executive protection, threat management, and protective intelligence. You will build and develop a high-performing team of insourced and outsourced talent, oversee protective services at our Global Headquarters (GHQ) and Corporate Campus, and create global Executive Protection policies and procedures.

You will partner with the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) to create cross-functional processes in support of local emergency response, global protective intelligence, and a developing travel security and duty of care program. You will collaborate closely across functions, regional security leadership, and executive administrative staff. You will carry a firearm daily. Travel, including internationally, will likely be less than 25% of the time, typically with advance notice. You will attend industry functions to stay abreast of evolving best practices.

This role is a 5-day, Monday through Friday, in-office role located at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. A comprehensive relocation package is available for eligible candidates. \#LI-DD1

Your responsibilities will include

+ **Strategic Leadership:** Develop, direct, implement, and continuously improve the organization's protective services, threat management, and corporate campus security programs. Build high-performing teams. Align all efforts with Whirlpool’s risk posture, culture, and business objectives. Create business cases for resource additions and manage a portion of the Global Corporate Security budget.

+ **Threat Management:** Develop and implement processes to manage executive threat cases throughout their entire lifecycle, including intake, assessment, mitigation, and ongoing monitoring of persons of concern. Partner with colleagues in HR, Customer Service, Communications, Information Security, and other departments. Obtain a Certified Threat Manager (CTM) certificate from the Association of Threat Management Professionals (ATAP). Brief senior leadership on high-risk threats.

+ **Executive Protection:** Develop, manage, and implement Executive Protection policies and programs for the Chairman/CEO, Board members, and other executives. Accountable for the security of the corporate campus, the CEO's residence, the corporate aviation facility, and major corporate events/meetings. May conduct security advances and domestic and international protection operations (in partnership with qualified suppliers and Whirlpool regional security teams). Coordinate with executive administrative staff and the Business Travel Center (BTC).

+ **Protective Intelligence:** Partner closely with the GSOC Manager to optimize use of GSOC tools in support of emergency response, executive protection, and event security planning, and threat management.

+ **Corporate Campus Security:** Oversee physical and procedural security programs for the corporate campus, including guard force operations and emergency response. Oversee executive suite physical security, access control, and the emergency response program. Develop and own governance of the corporate campus armed protective services program and use of force policy. Carry a firearm daily. Provide direct supervision to the contract Guard Force Supervisor and lead a team of armed and unarmed Security Officers.

+ **Emergency Response:** In partnership with EHS and Facilities, coordinate the Corporate Campus “All Hazards” Emergency Response Program, including plan development, ERT coordination, training and drills, local code compliance, and integration with local first responder agencies. Develop and coordinate Corporate Campus active assailant response programs. Design emergency response plans for executive suite occupants.

+ **Liaison:** Maintain relationships with local law enforcement leadership, the Fire Marshall, and first responders. Provide campus tours and integrate emergency response procedures with local authorities. Establish and maintain international law enforcement and intelligence contacts.

Minimum requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 8+ years of combined experience with a major U.S. government law enforcement or intelligence organization and/or corporate security, including leadership/management roles.

+ 5+ years of experience providing armed dignitary/executive protection.

+ Ability to legally carry a firearm (CCW, Guard Card, etc.)

+ Ability to lift and move 100+ lbs

+ Valid and current U.S. Driver's License

+ Valid Passport or be able to obtain a Passport

Preferred skills and experiences

+ 5+ years of professional experience with a Fortune 500 company.

+ 2+ years of international security experience.

+ Certification or training in security management and/or executive protection.

+ Active HR218/LEOSA credential and/or ability to obtain one.

+ EMT or Paramedic license.

What we offer

Generous benefits package (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-experienced/) , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

+ **Always On Flexibility** - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

+ **Two-Week Work from Anywhere** - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

+ **Sabbatical** - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.