Corporate Security Officer

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep, high-quality development inventory.

Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns.  Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet. 

The Corporate Security Officer is responsible for leading and overseeing Crescent’s enterprise security strategy and programs to protect company personnel, assets, facilities, operations, information, and reputation across all business functions and operational regions. This role provides strategic leadership for corporate and field security operations, including physical security, field security, investigations, crisis management, threat intelligence, and security governance.

The Corporate Security Officer develops and implements security strategies, standards, policies, and programs designed to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting the organization. This position partners closely with Operations, HSE, Legal, HR, IT, Facilities, and Executive Leadership to strengthen organizational resilience, ensure operational continuity, and maintain a safe and secure work environment across corporate offices and field locations.

Field Security operations and personnel fall under the leadership and oversight of this role, ensuring consistent implementation of security standards, programs, and response protocols across all operational areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Security Strategy & Governance

• Develop and lead the company’s enterprise security strategy, standards, policies, and governance framework.

• Establish and maintain security programs that protect company personnel, facilities, operations, assets, and reputation.

• Provide strategic oversight of corporate and field security operations across multiple regions and operational sites.

• Ensure alignment of security initiatives with organizational goals, operational priorities, and risk management objectives.

• Maintain enterprise security standards and drive consistent implementation across all business functions and operational locations.

Security Operations Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight for all security operations, personnel, contractors, and regional security activities.

• Oversee security operations across offices, production facilities, remote locations, and operational sites.

• Coordinate security teams, contract security providers, and regional stakeholders to ensure consistent execution of security programs.

• Monitor emerging security threats, criminal trends, geopolitical developments, and regional risks that could impact company personnel or operations.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and industry security counterparts.

Risk Management, Threat Assessment & Investigations

• Develop and maintain enterprise security risk management processes that identify, evaluate, and mitigate physical security and operational threats.

• Conduct security assessments, audits, and vulnerability reviews to strengthen organizational resilience and reduce risk exposure.

• Lead or support investigations involving theft, fraud, misconduct, workplace violence, security violations, or other incidents impacting the organization.

• Ensure appropriate evidence collection, documentation, reporting, and chain-of-custody procedures are maintained.

• Utilize intelligence, analytics, and protective intelligence methodologies to proactively identify and mitigate emerging threats.

Crisis Management & Emergency Response

• Lead security response activities during emergencies, critical incidents, or crisis events affecting company operations or personnel.

• Support business continuity, crisis management, and emergency preparedness initiatives in coordination with HSE and Operations leadership.

• Coordinate incident response efforts with law enforcement, emergency services, and internal stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain crisis response protocols, evacuation procedures, and security contingency plans.

• Participate in drills, exercises, and after-action reviews to strengthen organizational preparedness and response capability.

Security Technology & Systems Management

• Oversee enterprise physical security systems, including surveillance, access control, alarms, monitoring systems, and related technologies.

• Ensure security technologies are functioning effectively across corporate and field locations.

• Evaluate and implement emerging security technologies, systems, and best practices to strengthen overall security effectiveness.

• Support development and management of security-related budgets, capital projects, and vendor relationships.

Leadership, Training & Organizational Support

• Lead, mentor, and develop security personnel and contract security teams.

• Promote a proactive security culture through employee engagement, awareness initiatives, and training programs.

• Provide security guidance and consultation to leadership teams, operational personnel, and business stakeholders.

• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, HSE, HR, Legal, IT, and Facilities teams.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and industry security standards.

• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and reporting protocols.

• Provide regular reporting and updates to executive leadership regarding security risks, incidents, trends, and program effectiveness.

• Maintain documentation, records, and audit readiness related to security programs and investigations.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business, Emergency Management, or related field preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or security operations leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or regional security programs across multiple locations or operational environments.

• Upstream Oil & Gas experience preferred.

• Experience managing security operations, investigations, crisis management, and physical security systems preferred.

• Required/Must possess within 12 months of onboarding:

  • Texas DPS Level IV Personal Protection Officer credential

  • ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification

  • DHS ICS 100, 200, and 300 certifications

  • Investigative interviewing certification through Wicklander-Zulawski or The Reid Institute

Skills & Competencies:

Enterprise Security Leadership

• Ability to develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide security programs and governance frameworks.

• Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership capability.

• Experience aligning security initiatives with operational and business objectives.

Risk Assessment & Threat Management

• Expertise identifying and mitigating risks impacting personnel, facilities, operations, and assets.

• Strong understanding of threat assessments, vulnerability analysis, and protective intelligence principles.

• Experience conducting security audits and developing mitigation strategies.

Crisis & Incident Management

• Demonstrated ability to lead response efforts during emergencies, critical incidents, or security events.

• Experience coordinating with law enforcement, emergency services, and executive leadership.

• Knowledge of business continuity and crisis management principles.

Investigations & Compliance

• Strong investigative and incident management capability.

• Experience conducting internal investigations and managing evidence preservation and reporting processes.

• Knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance requirements, and corporate security best practices.

Security Technology & Systems

• Strong familiarity with physical security technologies including access control, surveillance systems, alarms, monitoring platforms, and incident management systems.

• Ability to evaluate and implement evolving security technologies and capabilities.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to influence and build trust across operational and corporate teams.

• Experience mentoring personnel and leading teams in dynamic operational environments.

Operational & Field Security Knowledge

• Strong understanding of field security operations, remote site security, contractor oversight, and asset protection measures.

• Experience developing security plans for operational and remote environments.

• Ability to balance operational needs with security and risk management requirements.

Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].