What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Protection Specialist position at Control Risks?
The Executive Protection Specialist ensures the safety, security, and comfort of senior executives, their families, and visiting VIPs through proactive risk assessment, protective operations, and logistical support. The role requires exceptional discretion, integrity, high level physical fitness, and the ability to operate independently in dynamic and high-pressure environments. This role provides a unique opportunity to join a highly skilled team supporting a dynamic and demanding executive protection program. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of tactical expertise, operational efficiency, and a commitment to the highest standards of security.
This position will be remote, but will require regular travel to be onsite. The schedule is set to be 10 days on site supporting executives, 20 days off (with occasional remote work during these days).
- Provide a safe and secure environment for senior executives and family members
- Conduct advance planning and special event surveys to prepare for executive travel and events.
- Identify and assess potential security threats, providing real-time information to aid decision-making.
- Implement and oversee security and access control procedures at residences, offices, or temporary locations.
- Provide on-site executive protection and logistical support at events and during travel, both domestic and international.
- Act as the central point of communication for security-related incidents and coordinate contingency plans, including emergency medical responses.
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and internal/external security partners to ensure seamless protection during operations.
- Monitor and provide feedback on the installation and use of security equipment in sensitive environments
- Assist with administrative and operational support to enhance executive privacy and convenience.
- Maintain situational awareness of domestic and geopolitical developments impacting security.
- Assist in creating intelligence and briefs for senior management on emerging threats and trends.
- Develop and brief event security plans to executives and support staff.
- Provide recommendations to enhance protective services and security measures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of a reputable executive protection school (government or private).
- 10 years of experience conducting EP, with 5 years being in the private sector.
- Certification in AED/First Aid/CPR.
- Advanced training in defensive tactics, evasive driving, and firearms
- Ability to travel, often on short notice, when on duty
- This will include 10 days on site supporting executives, 20 days off (with occasional remote work during these days).
- LEOSA credential is preferred but not required.
- Ability to get licensed in the state of assignment
- Ability to work long hours including weekends.
- Ability to be discreet and maintain a high level of confidence.
- Valid US passport or ability to obtain one
- Valid US driver’s license
- Must be physically fit and not possess any medical conditions that prevent successful completion of listed responsibilities and requirements.
Benefits
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.
