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This role will typically travel with the CEO to provide direct, hands-on executive protection; for other ELT members, involvement will generally be limited to threat assessment and travel advice rather than traveling with them to provide direct protective coverage. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this individual contributor role designs and delivers protective plans, threat assessments, and travel security protocols to safeguard company leadership. The role works closely with the Security Manager and the broader Security organization - which oversees business continuity, criminal investigation support, and facility security - coordinating as needed on security planning associated with CEO, Board of Directors, and ELT travel.\nQualifications:\nMinimum 12+ years of experience in executive protection required; prior experience in a government protective service (e.g., U.S. Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service) is strongly preferred and will be prioritized\nLarge-company or private-sector executive protection program experience will also be considered\nDemonstrated experience planning and executing protective details for C-suite executives, high-net-worth individuals, or public officials\nExperience coordinating protective operations across domestic and international locations\nDesired Demonstrated Job Specific Skills\nDeep knowledge of executive protection methodology, including advance work, threat assessment, secure transportation, and emergency response planning\nEstablished relationships with law enforcement, federal agencies, and private security vendor networks\nAbility to operate independently, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and make time-sensitive decisions\nExcellent discretion and demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality\nStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing directly with C-suite executives and Board members\nAbility to manage multiple protective details and competing priorities simultaneously\nProficiency with security-related technology such as GPS tracking, secure communications equipment, and threat monitoring platforms\nCurrent certifications in relevant executive protection training (e.g., executive protection program certification, defensive/evasive driving, tactical medical/TCCC) preferred\nValid driver's license required; ability to obtain applicable firearms permits, licenses, or certifications as needed\nResponsibilities:\nServe as the primary protective agent for the CEO, developing and executing comprehensive protective plans covering daily movements, domestic and international travel, and public appearances; this role will typically travel with the CEO to provide direct executive protection\nPlan and execute protective coverage for Board of Directors members during quarterly Board meetings and related Board activities\nProvide threat assessment and travel advisory support for other ELT members attending high-exposure events such as conferences, investor days, and public speaking engagements; direct, in-person protective coverage for these members will generally be arranged only in higher-risk circumstances\nConduct advance work for protectee travel, including site surveys, venue risk assessments, and medical/emergency response planning\nDevelop and maintain emergency action plans, evacuation routes, and contingency plans for all protective details\nCoordinate secure transportation, lodging, and logistics for protectees\nThreat Assessment & Intelligence\nMonitor and assess emerging threats, travel advisories, and risk intelligence relevant to protectees' itineraries and destinations, prioritizing coverage for the CEO and Board of Directors\nConduct pre-travel risk assessments and issue travel advisories for domestic and international locations, including for ELT members traveling to high-exposure events\nMaintain relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, and intelligence resources to support threat monitoring\nCross-Functional Coordination\nPartner with the Security Manager and broader Security organization as needed on facility security, business continuity, and investigative matters that intersect with executive protection planning\nCoordinate with Corporate Communications, Legal, Human Resources, and Executive Assistants to align protective planning with executive and Board schedules\nEngage and manage third-party protective service providers, contract agents, and security vendors to support coverage during high-exposure events and travel\nProgram Leadership & Administration\nAccomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with Western Midstream Core Values: Partnership, Customer Focus, Resourcefulness, and Performance\nDevelop and manage the executive protection program budget\nEstablish and continuously improve executive protection protocols, policies, and standard operating procedures\nProvide recommendations to the COO on executive protection staffing and program structure as the company's needs evolve\nMaintain strict confidentiality regarding protectee schedules, security measures, and other sensitive information\nEducation Requirements:\nBachelor's degree preferred but not required; 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