Lead Executive Protection Specialist

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
 

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities.  We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.  When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.  We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.  That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary 

Lead Executive Protection Specialist plays a critical role in protecting the safety, security, and privacy of designated executives and high-profile individuals. As a key member of the Physical Security team, this position includes dedicated driving responsibilities and operates in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional discretion, professionalism, and situational awareness while ensuring seamless protection and support.

What you will do

• Provides protective services to executive leadership during business travel and public appearances.
• Conducts threat assessments and advance site visits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to assess appropriate protective measures in executive travel/appearance schedules.
• Ensures safe and discreet transportation for executives, including planning and executing secure travel routes and emergency contingencies.
• Maintains vehicle readiness, including cleanliness, fueling, mechanical checks, and emergency supplies.
• Monitors traffic, weather, and local events to anticipate and avoid disruptions.
• Assists in monitoring and analyzing intelligence sources to identify threats and produce actionable briefs for leadership.
• Supports policy development, logistics, emergency planning, and other duties as needed in support of Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal justice, Homeland Security, or related field | Preferred.
• Executive Protection Certification (e.g., ASIS PSP or similar) | Preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certification | Preferred.
• Certification in defensive and evasive driving | Preferred.

Required Experience

•  5 Years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or corporate security.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in preparing and delivering protective risk assessments for executive travel, corporate events, and high-risk environments.
• Firearms training and/or eligibility to obtain firearms certification/permit.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel frequently (local, regional, potentially international) and work flexible hours in high-pressure environments.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, valid travel documentation to support potential international travel requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent judgment, discretion and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain constant situational awareness and adapt to evolving security conditions.
• Proficiency with GPS, secure communications, and threat monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of local geography and traffic patterns.

Key Skills

• Asset Protection • Critical Incident Training • Executive Protection • Physical Security Management • Risk Assessment • Scenario Planning • Security Management • Situational Awareness • Threat Detection

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$93,000-$128,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within