Executive Protection Specialist

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• Close protection for executives during business, personal, and travel activities
• Secure ground transportation including advanced route planning and defensive driving
• Protective advances for residences, offices, hotels, venues, and special events
• Coordination with physical security, intelligence personnel, GSOCs, and local law enforcement
• Develop and complete security plans for events, travel, and other assigned areas
• Residential and workplace security support
• Protective intelligence gathering and threat awareness
• Incident response, emergency management, and medical response until relieved
• Detailed reporting including post-assignment reports and incident documentation
• Transport corporate executive and/or family members using evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as needed
• Assist with protection schedules and team assignments

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety, privacy, and dignity of assigned executives always
• Conduct thorough advances and risk assessments prior to movements or events
• Execute protective operations in a calm, professional, and low-profile manner
• Maintain constant situational awareness and proactive threat mitigation
• Communicate clearly with AEP Security leadership to assess and evaluate broad
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• Adhere to all applicable laws, use-of-force standards, and AEP Security Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of all executives, company, and operational information
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement security training and
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• Provide emergency first aid/CPR as needed
• Deescalate tense situations that arise at events and/or appointments
• Continually study activities related to personal and perceived threats against corporate executives and other executive leaders
• Drive CEO and other Executives as needed
• Ensure vehicles are always clean and in safe operating condition
• Operate and maintain protective, operational, and communication equipment

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years practical security experience includes a combination of: Active Shooter Response, Counterterrorism, Counter Surveillance, Crisis Management, Customer Service, De-escalation, Dignitary Protection, Emergency Medicine, Firearms, High Risk, Motor Vehicle Operation, Tactical Rescue

Other Must Haves:

• Leadership experience within tactical or protective units
• Advanced executive protection or protective intelligence training
• Emergency medical training (EMT, TCCC, or equivalent)
• International protective experience
• Former law enforcement, military and/or experience in dignitary or diplomatic protection programs with 5 or more years of experience
• Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) certified/eligible to carry a concealed firearm (HR 218)
• Demonstrated experience conducting high-threat close protection operations
• Extensive background in protective advances and threat mitigation
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive-level demeanor
• Excellent judgment and decision-making under stress
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and extended assignments
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record, and a valid passport
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication (both written and oral) skills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• Must have a working knowledge of varies computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Licensing & Certifications:

• LEOSA certified/eligible under (18 U.S.C. § 926C)
• Possess (or can obtain) an Armed Security Officer (ASO) Certification in accordance with FAA regulations
• State-issued security or armed guard license where required
• Firearms permit and carry authorization as applicable

First Aid, CPR, and AED certification

Equipment & Appearance:

• Professional business or business-casual attire appropriate to assignment
• Ability to deploy with required personal protective equipment and duty gear
• Personal firearms and equipment must meet AEP Security standards if armed

Confidentiality:

• All personnel must agree to strict confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements. Discretion is mandatory.

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