Data Protection Officer Jobs

Data Protection Officer jobs are open from entry-level privacy analyst to senior and chief privacy officer across healthcare, financial services, technology, and professional services, with specializations in GDPR compliance, data governance, and incident response. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top stateOhio
Top employerAllied Universal
Top cityMason, OH
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Asset Protection Visual Security Officer, Full Time - Fashion Valley
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Asset Protection Visual Security Officer, Full Time - Fashion Valley
Bloomingdale's
San Diego, California
Brand & Social Media
Creative & Design
Marketing
$17.75 - $25.39/hr
10,000+

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Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Logistics Site Protection
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Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Logistics Site Protection
Allied Universal
Grove City, Ohio
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Officer - Concierge Protection
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Security Officer - Concierge Protection
Allied Universal
Phoenix, Arizona
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Officer - Front Desk Protection
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Security Officer - Front Desk Protection
Allied Universal
Tempe, Arizona
Customer Service
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Officer - Full Time - Experienced Retail Protection
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Security Officer - Full Time - Experienced Retail Protection
Allied Universal
Mason, Ohio
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Data Protection Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Allied Universal5 open roles
Omega Guard Services2 open roles
Best Buy1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data protection officer jobs.

  • In-depth knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection regulations
  • CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent IAPP privacy certification strongly preferred or required
  • Experience conducting data protection impact assessments and privacy risk reviews
  • Ability to advise executive leadership and board-level stakeholders on privacy strategy
  • Familiarity with data mapping, records of processing activities, and consent management tools
  • Law degree, computer science background, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tips for Your Data Protection Officer Job Search

Align your resume to the regulation

Tailor your resume to name the specific frameworks each employer operates under, whether GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or GLBA. Hiring managers scan for exact regulatory keywords, and a generic privacy resume won't pass the first filter.

Certify before you apply to senior roles

A CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT credential from the IAPP signals formal privacy expertise that many senior data protection officer postings list as a minimum. Earning at least one before applying to director-level openings puts you ahead of unqualified candidates.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists data protection officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show your cross-functional collaboration record

Data protection officers work daily with legal, IT, and product teams. Your resume should give concrete examples of privacy impact assessments you led and stakeholder conflicts you resolved, not just list your compliance duties.

Prepare a data breach response scenario

Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you'd handle a live breach under a 72-hour notification deadline. Walk through your incident triage process, escalation path, and regulator communication plan in specific, sequential steps before the interview.

Negotiate scope, not just compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify in writing whether the DPO role carries formal independence under applicable regulations and what budget authority you'll have over privacy programs. Ambiguity here creates real legal exposure for you after you start.

Data Protection Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most data protection officers?

Allied Universal, Omega Guard Services, and Best Buy are hiring the most data protection officers right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Arizona, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large technology companies consistently post the highest volume of data protection officer openings.

How many data protection officer jobs are remote?

About 33% of data protection officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the advisory and policy-focused nature of the role. Privacy compliance work, policy drafting, and regulatory reporting are the sub-areas most likely to be offered on a fully remote basis, while roles requiring on-site security audits or executive briefings tend to require more in-office presence.

How do you become a data protection officer?

Start by building a foundation in data privacy law, information security, or compliance through a relevant degree or self-study of key regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Earn a recognized privacy certification such as the CIPP or CIPM from the IAPP. Gain hands-on experience in a privacy analyst, compliance specialist, or legal counsel role, then pursue DPO-titled positions once you can demonstrate end-to-end program ownership.

Can you get hired as a data protection officer without experience?

Direct DPO experience isn't always required at the entry level if you can demonstrate adjacent expertise. Employers hiring junior or associate data protection officers often accept candidates with strong backgrounds in IT security, legal compliance, or records management combined with a current privacy certification. Focusing your applications on industries where you already understand the underlying data, such as healthcare if you have a clinical background, strengthens your case significantly.

What does the data protection officer interview process look like?

Most data protection officer interview processes include an initial screening call with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a technical interview where you'll be asked to walk through a past privacy impact assessment or breach response. A final round typically involves a panel with legal, IT security, and a senior business leader who will probe your ability to advise non-technical stakeholders and balance regulatory obligations against business objectives.

Where can I find and apply to data protection officer jobs?

You can find and apply to data protection officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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