Provides executive protection and close-protection services, safeguarding executives and maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include communication and de-escalation, security planning, country reports, risk assessments, incident reporting, emergency management, threat assessment, and SOP development. Requires California BSIS licensing, exposed firearms authorization, BLS/First Aid/AED certification, recognized executive protection training, and at least five years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively interact with executives, colleagues, and external parties. Executive Support Specialist must be capable of providing clear instructions, maintaining open lines of communication, and defusing tense situations using effective communication, and de-escalation techniques.
- Discretion and Confidentiality: Demonstrated the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality is vital in this role. Executive Support Specialist must exercise discretion in all interactions and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the executives they protect.
- Education: High school diploma, or equivalent. Additional relevant education or training in law enforcement, security management, risk assessment, or related field
- Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in executive protection, close protection, or a related field (physical security will not be considered as experience)
- Licenses/Training: California BSIS Security Guard Card & Exposed Firearms Permit, BLS First Aid/AED Adult & Children
- Training: Completion of Recognized Executive Protection training academy/program. Acceptable training academies include Gavin de Becker, AUS, PFC, R.L. Oatman, EPI, Gov/Military/LEO PSD training programs
- Skills/Specialized Knowledge: Proficiency in utilizing communication software such as Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word. Strong report writing, including the development of security planning documents, country reports, and risk assessments
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors Degree
- Work Experience: Combination of at least 6 years demonstrating expertise in executive protection and close protection is desired. Previous experience in a corporate or healthcare environment is highly valued
- Licenses/Training: In addition to the minimum experience requirements: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Evasion Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), CA Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) Tactical Emergency Casualty Care of Combat (TECCC/TCCC) and PMI training is highly preferred
- Skills/Specialized Knowledge: Proficient in emergency management software, cybersecurity, incident reporting, threat assessment software, and drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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