Associate Manager, Family Office Security

The Family Office Security Manager is responsible for overseeing all security operations at multiple private residences, ensuring the safety and security of principals, family members, guests, staff and property. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage a security team while maintaining a high level of discretion and professionalism.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Lead and manage residential security teams for an executive family, ensuring all personnel are properly trained and performing at optimal levels.


• Establish and nurture strong working relationships with members of the private family office and key cross-functional partners to ensure seamless coordination of security operations, alignment with household protocols, and effective communication of security needs and concerns.


• Emphasize principal preference incorporation into the design and deployment of security operations across multiple estates.


• Liaise with the principals, private family office staff, vendors, and internal partners.


• Develop, implement, and enforce security protocols to maintain a secure environment.


• Conduct regular security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement corrective measures.


• Work cross functionally with Protective Intelligence, Security Systems, and other key stakeholders and teams to identify and implement industry leading security solutions.


• Supervise and coordinate the response to security incidents, emergencies, and potential threats.


• Liaise with law enforcement, emergency services, and private security firms as needed.


• Provide protective services for the principal and family members, ensuring a seamless and non-intrusive security presence.


• Hold vendors accountable to SLAs and KPIs that you help develop.


• Responsible for strategy and implementation of security solutions at rental properties and future estate purchases.


• Conduct training sessions and drills for the security team to enhance preparedness and response times.


• Ensure all security team members adhere to confidentiality agreements and maintain the highest level of discretion.


• Maintain working knowledge of embedded medical programs within private family offices, ensuring seamless coordination with medical personnel and integration of emergency response protocols into the overall security strategy.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• Experience working in a private family office environment.


• Experience working in high-net-worth or executive protection environments.


• Located in the Los Angeles area.


• Prior leadership experience in a security management role.


• Strong knowledge of security systems, access controls, and emergency response procedures.


• Excellent situational awareness, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in high-pressure situations.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.


• High level of physical fitness and the ability to perform security-related tasks as needed.


• Background check and security clearance may be required.

Nice to haves:

• Previous experience in private security, law enforcement, military, or a related field.


• Certifications such as Executive Protection Training, CPR/AED, First Aid, or similar.


• In-depth knowledge of Private Family Office structure.


• Knowledge of cyber and physical security measures.

Position ID: P71345