Executive Protection Specialist

Location: Fremont, CA

Salary: $100k/yr

Seeking a polished, Executive Protection Specialist with extensive experience. Must seriously commit to protecting every aspect of confidentiality of the client. The candidate will be proactive, able to anticipate client’s needs, and provide exceptional service in a timely manner. Privacy, discretion, and loyalty are paramount for this position. Qualified candidates will pay close attention to details, possess a positive, upbeat attitude, and can work independently.

Duties & Qualifications:

The Executive Protection Specialist is an employee of Prosegur’s Global Risk Services business but is embedded full-time within a client’s organization. This role will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality support directly to the client and staff, as well as safeguarding client assets. The EP Specialist is expected to competently respond to any situation that may arise while supporting the client and stay in direct communication with the client’s Security Management. The EP Specialist must possess a high level of emotional and situational intelligence. EP Specialists may be directed to work odd hours depending on clients request which may include nights, holidays, and weekends. Travel may be required (domestic and international). Applicants should be in good overall physical, mental, and emotional condition, have a reputation as a team player and be willing to work long hours with ever-changing schedules and environments. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to tactfully negotiate conflict and remain flexible is a must. EP Specialists must possess the ability to interact with all levels of corporation management, liaison internally and externally with a multitude of other departments and personnel. Strong oral communication and representational skills. Candidates must be able to brief, defend, persuade, and instruct others on security requirements and policies. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills and the ability to write in a clear and precise manner are also required. This position may be required to carry a weapon (concealed) based on the threat level.

• Provide covert and overt executive protection and driving to the designated client(s)
• Domestic and International travel may be required
• Work within a cross-functional team
• Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information
• Conduct all facets of protective duties
• Follow and enhance the directed SOP
• Conduct ongoing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments
• Conduct protective advance operations
• Operate motor vehicles in a safe and legal manner
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness: interior and exterior, hand washing on site
• Maintain vehicle readiness: fuel, tire pressure, service records, etc
• Prepare and maintain vehicle checklist, pre- / post-use
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently under tight deadlines
• Must possess current license/certification to carry concealed in a Security job for the state of California

Job Requirements (Required):

• Candidates must be physically fit and possess a valid driver's license.
• Extensive military, corporate security, or law enforcement experience, preferably in a military special operations branch, protective operations with a minimum of 8 years combined experience.
• Applicant should possess excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills, have high levels of integrity, and trustworthiness.
• A graduate of a reputable executive protection training school /driving school
• Experience and understanding of corporate culture
• Strong operational background with experience assessing and executing emergency response/contingency plans based on risk
• Experience with after action report writing
• Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in use of smartphones, communications, and collaboration apps
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
• Will maintain a high level of physical fitness and personal appearance (clean shaving required)
• The right candidate must pass an extensive background check and an in-house training assessment. Specific training will be provided upon hire
• Must not have medical conditions which would preclude candidate from carrying own body weight or moving through difficult environments (standing/sitting for long periods of time).
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required
• Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Drug and nicotine-free; must pass a drug screening and submit to periodic screenings throughout employment
• Responsible for conducting site, route, hospital, and hotel surveys

Job Requirements (Desired):

• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience
• Strong base knowledge in all facets of protective operations
• Leadership and management experience
• Extensive medical experience (EMT, First Responder, 18D, Paramedic)