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Position Summary

As Executive Vice President, Security & Resort Protection Services at Nemacolin, you hold enterprise-wide responsibility for safeguarding guests, associates, executives, members, high-value assets, fine art collections, and culturally significant environments across a premier luxury resort destination. You define and lead a comprehensive protection strategy spanning intelligence, executive protection, investigations, crisis response, and operational security. This is a senior leadership role for an individual who has operated at the highest levels of federal law enforcement, intelligence, or complex enterprise security, where discretion, precision, and risk command are essential to protecting people, reputation, and experience at scale.

Salary: Up to $500,000/year.

What You Will Create

You will architect and lead a unified protection and security enterprise that elevates safety, resilience, and operational excellence across every dimension of the resort experience.

• Establish and continuously evolve a multi-layered intelligence-led security and protection framework across all resort environments
• Direct protection strategies for guests, members, associates, executives, visiting dignitaries, performers, and high-profile stakeholders
• Build and oversee executive protection protocols that ensure discreet, seamless coverage without diminishing guest and member experience
• Develop enterprise-wide threat prevention, detection, and mitigation systems, including behavioral threat assessment and early intervention pathways
• Lead crisis management and incident command structures, ensuring rapid coordination, stabilization, and recovery across any operational disruption
• Design integrated surveillance, access control, command center, and security operations systems across hospitality, entertainment, retail, and residential environments
• Establish specialized programs for safeguarding fine art collections, rare artifacts, installations, and culturally significant assets, including chain-of-custody and environmental protections
• Direct intelligence operations focused on risk forecasting, scenario planning, and coordination with external law enforcement and intelligence partners
• Oversee security for high-profile events, performances, and private experiences, ensuring operational excellence under dynamic conditions
• Lead enterprise resilience planning, including evacuation readiness, continuity of operations, and multi-agency incident response coordination
• Shape organizational structure across executive protection, investigations, intelligence, workplace safety, and operational security functions
• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership bench sourced from elite federal, military, and enterprise security backgrounds

What You Can Expect

You operate at the center of a fast-moving, high-expectation luxury hospitality environment where precision and discretion define success.

• A highly visible, enterprise-critical leadership role spanning all resort properties, experiences, and guest environments
• A dynamic operational landscape that includes large-scale events, private experiences, high-profile arrivals, and continuously evolving risk scenarios
• Responsibility for real-time decision-making in coordination with executive leadership and external agencies during critical incidents
• Exposure to guest-facing, executive-level, and behind-the-scenes environments where security must integrate seamlessly into service delivery
• A schedule that requires flexibility, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended availability during major operational periods or incidents
• Physical presence across varied environments, including indoor venues, outdoor installations, event spaces, and secure operational centers
• A leadership culture that values discretion, composure, and measured response under pressure
• Opportunity to shape a premier protection model within a nationally recognized luxury destination environment

What You Bring

• You bring a command-level mindset grounded in judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate seamlessly across strategic and tactical domains.
• Executive presence with the ability to advise senior leadership and influence enterprise risk decisions
• Deep capability in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional security environments with precision and accountability
• Proven instinct for identifying, interpreting, and mitigating emerging threats before escalation
• Calm, authoritative decision-making in high-pressure and rapidly evolving situations
• Strong communication style that translates complex security concepts into clear executive-level guidance
• Experience operating in environments where public visibility, reputation, and guest experience are tightly interwoven
• Ability to lead through influence, building trust across internal teams, external agencies, and high-profile stakeholders
• Commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution across all security functions
• PA Act 235 certification
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively under pressure while maintaining composure
• The ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with leadership directives
• Clear and professional written and verbal English communication skills
• Physical readiness to meet operational demands
• A current, valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• PA Act 235 certification required
• Minimum 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in security, intelligence, federal law enforcement, military command, or enterprise risk management
• Prior senior-level command experience within federal agencies (e.g., FBI, Secret Service, DHS, DEA) or equivalent intelligence/military special operations leadership
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale protective operations, investigations, or enterprise security programs
• Expertise in crisis management, incident command systems, and business continuity planning
• Experience overseeing executive protection programs and high-profile stakeholder environments
• Background in intelligence-led security operations, threat assessment, or behavioral risk management
• Proven experience coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement or intelligence agencies
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Intelligence Studies, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Relevant certifications in security leadership, executive protection, emergency management, or intelligence analysis preferred
• Successful completion of a preemployment physical fitness evaluation (standards available upon request)
• Ability to work varied shifts, including flexible or float assignments
• Physical capacity to stand or walk for extended periods of time

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities.
Responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed to support operational and guest service standards.

Please note: We do not accept submissions from third-party recruiters or agencies.

Lead with Purpose. Shape Culture. Elevate the Experience.

Nemacolin resort offers a distinctive leadership environment where strategic direction, accountability, and hospitality excellence come together to shape guest experiences and organizational culture. Within a luxury-level environment known for creativity and innovation, leaders guide teams, cultivate talent, and influence the future of service at one of hospitality’s most unique destinations.

Leadership begins with immersion into the resort’s ethos, values, vibe, and service philosophy, supported by executive onboarding and advanced development opportunities. Leaders engage in cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and mentorship that strengthen operational expertise and people leadership. A commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement defines the leadership journey and reinforces a dynamic where teams thrive.

Leadership Development & Culture Stewardship

• Executive onboarding and advanced leadership development
• Strategic cross-functional collaboration and innovation opportunities
• Mentorship, coaching, and talent development responsibilities
• Recognition through leadership honors and performance milestones

Executive-Level Benefits & Lifestyle Experience

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offerings
• Attractive 401(k) program and paid time off
• Housing, educational, and professional development support
• Savings across resort dining, retail, spa, and experiences
• Exclusive access to The Rec Center, The Market, The Pub, and the Wisteria associate community

Leadership at Nemacolin creates lasting impact by shaping teams, elevating standards, and building a culture of excellence where hospitality professionals flourish while delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

Bring your passion. Grow your career. Create Real Life Magic.

About Nemacolin

A private, family-owned, and woman-owned luxury resort unlike anything else in the hospitality industry, Nemacolin spans more than 2,200 breathtaking acres in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, AAA, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, this four-season destination blends refined hospitality with creativity, craftsmanship, and a spirit of adventure that defines every guest and member experience.

Distinctive accommodations, immersive experiences, and a culture grounded in artistry and service excellence come together to create a setting where guests, members, and associates find inspiration. Across the resort, Real Life Magic is brought to life through meaningful moments, genuine connection, and a shared commitment to delivering something truly exceptional.

Visit Nemacolin.com to step inside the story, explore the experiences, and discover what draws people to Nemacolin. Then, imagine the impact, influence, and legacy that could become part of your leadership journey.