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The Executive Protection Specialist is a critical member of the Global Workplace Services Team at Capital One. The selected candidate will focus on the safety and security of the Executive Management Team; and coordination of security protocols for a variety of high profile events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security management, threat assessment and protective operations. The selected candidate will join a team of security professionals and execute balanced security protocols in line with Capital One's culture and industry standards; ensuring the highest level of protection for all designated individuals, events and properties.
Job Responsibility
Execute a comprehensive executive protection program and strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives
Manage and lead a team of security professionals across a matrixed environment
Update and test emergency response plans and crisis management protocols, ensuring the safety and well-being of executives during critical incidents
Conduct thorough risk assessments and escalate the awareness of potential threats to executives and company assets
Prepare and deliver regular reports to senior management detailing security initiatives, incidents, risk assessments and provide options towards improvement
Oversee and/or directly participate in the development and implementation of security plans in support of company special events
Participate and guide red team exercises to enhance preparedness and identify training opportunities and/or security vulnerabilities
Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders such as HR, Legal, Risk and Compliance to understand company policies and procedures
Establish and maintain strong relationships with executive support staff, leadership across Global Workplace Services, Cyber Security, Corporate Events and other key internal partners
Establish and maintain strong relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
Enhance the organization's security measures with current external industry security trends, technologies, best practices, and emerging threats
Develop and leverage a peer network to benchmark best practices and lessons learned
Remain on-call and available to manage security-related emergencies or incidents, demonstrating quick decision-making and crisis management skills
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or military experience
At least 5 years experience in executive protection, security management or in a corporate security environment, military or federal law enforcement agency
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) HR218 credentials with the expectation of completion prior to start
Nice to have
MBA or Master's degree
CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certification
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification or similar federal government or military certification
2+ experience with residential alarm systems, CCTV, and digital video systems integration
Graduate of an executive protection training program or similar federal law enforcement or military training program
Evasive or defensive driver training
2+ years of experience in defensive tactics including the use of force
Established relationships with law enforcement, intelligence communities, threat management and industry specific organizations such as ATAP, IPSB, CEPLC, ASIS and others
Proficient in Google suite products
What we offer
Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits