Security Operations Lead - GUS
Date: Dec 15, 2025
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Onsite
Req Number 326076
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $71,800.00 to $119,600.00.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
- Provides secure, professional ground transportation and on-site personal security for executives and board members during travel, meetings, and public events to ensure safety and minimize exposure to threats while maintaining a professional image.
- Performs protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments; develops alternate routes as needed to avoid congestion, construction, or potential risks to reduce risk and ensure timely, secure travel.
- Recognizes hazardous situations, employs defensive/protective driving techniques, and responds rapidly to emergencies, including medical or security incidents to protect lives and assets through proactive risk management and swift crisis response.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all information, conversations, and materials encountered while on duty to preserve trust and prevent sensitive data leaks that could harm the organization.
- Keeps assigned vehicles clean, fueled, and in excellent working condition to guarantee reliability and readiness for immediate deployment.
- Performs administrative activities related to scheduling and executing executive ground transportation requests to ensure seamless coordination and accurate fulfillment of executive travel needs.
- Coordinates travel logistics with executive assistants, internal security teams, law enforcement, and third-party vendors as necessary to enhance security and efficiency through collaboration and clear communication.
- Maintains accurate reports related to incidents, travel activity, and security assessments; conduct residential and event security assessments for senior leadership to provide actionable insights for continuous improvement and compliance with security standards.
- High School Diploma/GED required
- 5+ years executive protection, law enforcement, or military required
- 5+ years professional driving experience with intimate knowledge of Chicago and surrounding areas, including traffic patterns and preferred routes required
- Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to make rapid decisions under stressful conditions.
- Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with short notice.
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid, in-state driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUIs, major infractions, or criminal moving violations in the past 7 years) Upon Hire required
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED must re-certify annually Upon Hire required
- Executive protection training completed or willing to complete Upon Hire required
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.