Nov 12, 2023

Head of Global Security - USA

Hiring organization: General Mills 
Job location: Minneapolis, MN (USA)

Salary : $195,600 - $326,200 a year

Benefits
Health insurance

Qualifications
11+ years
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills


Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
General Mills seeks a Head of Global Security to lead its global security team and to oversee all aspects of security operations on a global scale. This role will involve developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, policies, and protocols to mitigate potential threats and safeguard the company's operations. Along with other stakeholders, this position will work closely with senior leaders and other key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the safety and resilience of the company's assets, employees, and operations. This position requires a dynamic leader who can navigate complex security challenges, build strong relationships, and drive a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Lead a talented global security team and set enterprise security strategies across the areas of:Physical Security
Executive Protection
Investigations
Threat Intelligence
Enterprise Resilience (Business Continuity & Crisis Management)
Training & Awareness
Travel Security
Workplace Violence Prevention
Serve as a trusted advisor to General Counsel and GMI’s Senior Leadership Team, partnering closely with senior executives and stakeholders to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise security risks to support global business expansion and resilience.
Oversee the safety protocols and practices across General Mills 30,000 global employees.
Enable the business by ensuring appropriate security risk mitigations are integrated into enterprise business strategies and operations.
Help orchestrate the company's enterprise resilience governance.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
15+ years minimum related experience required
Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors, Masters preferredPreferred Major Area of Study: Law, Criminal Justice


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Professional Certifications: Certified Protection Professional (CPP); Relevant public sector training for former law enforcement or government officials
Ability to integrate security into business decisions and subsequent creation/improvement of associated processes
Experience building and elevating security awareness in a global organization
Experience overseeing sensitive, complex investigations
Flexibility to respond 24/7 to urgent matters as needed with a bias for decisive action
Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement organizations and government agencies


Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $195,600 - $326,200.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.