Executive Protection Specialist

The Executive Protection Specialist is a strategic and operational leader responsible for safeguarding the organization’s people, assets, and reputation. This role will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security of a high-profile executive by performing armed and/or unarmed executive protection assignments.  This role combines program oversight, risk intelligence, and tactical execution to mitigate threats, and enhance the enterprise executive’s security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight & Risk Management

• Develop and implement corporate security protocols, standards, and emergency response procedures.

• Lead quarterly risk assessments and monthly intelligence briefs to inform executive decision-making.

• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments across domestic and international operations.

• Advise senior leadership on security risks and mitigation strategies, including crisis management planning.

Operational Execution

• Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the client during domestic and/or international assignments;

• Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments.

• Effectively manage the client and/or their family/representative requests against the need to ensure all safety and security precautions.

• Transport executive and/or family members to events and appointments, using evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as needed.

• Manage executive protection logistics, including travel safety, venue assessments, and coordination with law enforcement.

• Conduct investigations into security breaches, misconduct, or threats, and document findings thoroughly.

• Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports. shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.

• Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.

• Promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.

• All other duties, as assigned.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, HR, Compliance, Aviation, Real Estate) and external agencies (law enforcement, vendors).

• Provide training and guidance to staff on security protocols and emergency procedures.

• Maintain networks with security professionals to stay current on emerging threats and best practices.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in law enforcement, military, or corporate security, with proven leadership in executive protection and risk analysis.

Skills & Certifications

• Advanced planning, analytical, and communication skills.

• Tactical and evasive driving certifications preferred.

• AED/First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.

• LEOSA certification (H.R. 218) for armed protection roles.

• Familiarity with security technologies and intelligence tools.

Working Conditions

• Variable hours including weekends, holidays, and overnight travel.

• Domestic and international travel up to 40–50%.

• Must be eligible for federal background checks and TSA Armed Security Officer training.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Cigna Healthcare

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Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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