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We specialize in risk consulting, executive protection, intelligence, investigations, and emergency response, offering exciting career opportunities for professionals passionate about security and safety. Join our innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles, such as executive protection agents, intelligence analysts, armed security operatives, x-ray screeners, and security consultants.\nPay Rate\nJob Description\nExecutive Protection Manager\nAnnual Salary: $150,000\nTravel Requirement: Up to 60% domestic and international travelDepartment: Executive Protection / Corporate Security Reports To: Director of Executive Protection\nPosition Overview\nThe Executive Protection Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating executive protection operations to ensure the highest standards of client satisfaction, operational readiness, and protective security. Reporting to the Director of Executive Protection, this role provides experienced leadership, sound judgment, and strategic oversight to ensure all executive protection deliverables are met consistently and effectively.\nEmbedded within the client’s corporate security organization, the Executive Protection Manager serves as a key liaison among executive protection personnel, corporate security teams, client representatives, contractors, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders. The position is responsible for managing protective strategies, personnel, training, security planning, and operational resources while proactively identifying and mitigating risks to designated principals, facilities, events, and operations.\nThe ideal candidate brings extensive experience in executive protection, protective intelligence, investigations, and security operations, combined with strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. This individual must demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and accountability while operating effectively in a dynamic, high-expectation corporate environment.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nExecutive Protection Operations and Strategy\nPartner with the Executive Protection team to develop, implement, and manage protective strategies, operational resources, and training programs aligned with client requirements.\nAssist the Director of Executive Protection with strategic oversight, operational planning, and the development of risk mitigation strategies and countermeasures.\nCoordinate executive protection activities and priorities to ensure operational effectiveness and minimize conflicts across projects and programs.\nProvide close protection for client-designated principals as needed.\nLiaise with the Security Operations Center to support effective communication, situational awareness, and operational coordination.\nManage the global Executive Protection FATKit program and maintain program readiness in accordance with established requirements.\nPrepare security briefings, written reports, after-action reports, and operational updates for leadership and relevant stakeholders.\nClient Relationship and Stakeholder Management\nMaintain proactive, responsive, and professional communication with the client, employees, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.\nServe as a liaison between the client, executive protection personnel, and support staff to identify, address, and mitigate security concerns.\nBuild and maintain strong working relationships that promote client satisfaction and consistently exceed service expectations established by the Director of Executive Protection.\nAttend regular client meetings to communicate team activities, operational accomplishments, emerging concerns, and improvement initiatives.\nCommunicate project and program status to executive protection team members and other stakeholders as appropriate.\nMaintain professional boundaries and demonstrate a clear understanding of the client service relationship.\nRisk Management and Security Assessments\nAssist with conducting Risk, Threat, and Vulnerability Assessments (RTVAs) and physical security surveys of client facilities and operational properties.\nEvaluate facilities, security systems, access controls, and operational environments to identify gaps, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities affecting executive protection movements and activities.\nDevelop and recommend appropriate corrective actions, security enhancements, and operational upgrades.\nAssist in developing security escalation plans and ensure personnel are trained and prepared to execute established procedures.\nInvestigate executive protection incidents and support the identification of root causes, lessons learned, and preventive measures.\nGather, assess, and communicate relevant information while exercising sound judgment, logic, and discretion in decision-making.\nEscalate significant issues to executive protection leadership in a timely and appropriate manner.\nEvent Security and Incident Response\nReview and manage event security plans and coordinate security operations for client-related activities.\nParticipate in security planning for corporate events involving executives, ensuring venues and associated operations are appropriately assessed and secured.\nCoordinate special security arrangements for executive events, travel, and other designated activities.\nCoordinate with third-party security providers to ensure seamless integration and consistent service delivery.\nRespond to security incidents involving suspicious packages, protestors, media, members of the public, and other potential threats.\nSupport the development and execution of contingency plans to protect principals, employees, guests, and other stakeholders.\nPersonnel Leadership, Training, and Performance Management\nManage contractor resources assigned to the client to ensure consistent, high-quality security services.\nMonitor assigned personnel performance, provide timely feedback, and promote professional development and accountability.\nCollaborate with team leads and team members to identify operational improvements, strengthen teamwork, and increase employee engagement.\nDevelop training modules and conduct or coordinate training to maintain operational readiness and compliance with annual Executive Protection Services (EPS) training requirements.\nDevelop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as operational needs and client requirements evolve.\nCommunicate SOP requirements and monitor personnel compliance with established standards.\nConduct project management meetings with executive protection team members to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and maintain operational effectiveness.\nFoster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, constructive feedback, and professional excellence.\nProfessional Standards and Administrative Responsibilities\nSafeguard sensitive and confidential company and client information.\nDemonstrate honesty, integrity, discretion, trustworthiness, and accountability in all professional interactions.\nCommunicate effectively and collaborate across cross-functional teams.\nManage multiple priorities and complete tasks in an organized, efficient, and timely manner.\nMaintain a professional appearance and demeanor.\nOperate motor vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nClient-Specific Requirements\nThe Executive Protection Manager must meet the client’s elevated expectations for professionalism, integrity, operational readiness, and discretion. Additional responsibilities include:\nMaintaining character and professional standards that demonstrate unquestionable honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness.\nCoordinating with the Security Operations Center on executive protection activities and operational requirements.\nManaging the global Executive Protection FATKit program.\nLeading project management meetings to align executive protection priorities and resolve operational conflicts.\nSupporting client site assessments, physical security surveys, and operational property RTVAs.\nIdentifying security system deficiencies, operational vulnerabilities, and opportunities for risk reduction.\nAssisting the Director of Executive Protection with strategic planning, protective operations oversight, and countermeasure development.\nPreparing executive-level security briefings, written reports, escalation plans, and operational updates.\nEnsuring security personnel are prepared to respond to escalating situations and execute established security plans.\nProviding close protection for designated principals as required.\nInvestigating executive protection incidents and supporting appropriate follow-up actions.\nMinimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nEducation and Professional Experience\nBachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; relevant industry experience required.\nAt least 10 years of combined experience in relevant military, law enforcement, corporate security, or executive protection environments.\nMilitary or law enforcement special operations experience and protective operations experience highly preferred.\nDemonstrated experience in executive protection within corporate environments.\nExperience in protective intelligence and complex investigations.\nExtensive medical training or experience, such as EMT or First Responder qualifications, preferred.\nTechnical and Operational Competencies\nStrong foundational knowledge across all facets of security operations.\nAdvanced understanding of technology-based security applications and systems.\nDemonstrated ability to assess threats, identify vulnerabilities, evaluate risk, and recommend effective mitigation strategies.\nExperience with security planning, incident management, protective operations, and operational readiness.\nStrong project management, organizational, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\nLeadership and Communication\nExcellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing after-action reports, security briefings, and operational documentation.\nEffective listening skills and openness to new ideas, constructive feedback, and alternative approaches.\nDemonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage contractors, and coordinate complex operational requirements.\nSound judgment, flexibility, and the 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