Chief of Security Operations

About Blackline

Blackline Security Operations is an executive protection and security logistics company specializing in protecting high-profile individuals, influencers, and public figures. We focus on professionalism, discipline, compliance, and operational excellence.

We are building a scalable, well-structured security organization and are seeking a strong operational leader to help us execute at a high level.

Position Summary

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