Executive Protection Manager

VSP Vision Care•Cynthian, OH

4d•$84,000 - $141,750•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Protection Manager (EPM) manages projects that provide discreet, professional, and intelligence-informed protection services for designated senior leaders, including C-suite executives and other assigned principals. This role supports executive safety across corporate offices, manufacturing and distribution environments, retail locations, travel, and company-sponsored events. The EPM conducts advance work, threat and risk assessments, secure transportation operations, and close protection coverage while coordinating closely with executive support staff, internal stakeholders, and the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Security, Emergency Management, or related field or Relevant law enforcement or military equivalent experience
6+ years of executive protection or close protection experience
Must possess advanced professional security certification (e.g., CPP, CSSM, CSMP) or be eligible and complete within the first year of hire
Travel and extended duty hours during events and executive travel, including nights, weekends, and holidays or short notice
Valid U.S. passport and clean driver’s license
Legal ability to possess a license to carry a concealed firearm for potential duty assignments in states as directed by OGC (or LEOSA equivalent where applicable)
Successful completion of, or the ability to complete within one year of hire, a formal industry-recognized executive protection training program, such as Gavin de Becker & Associates or an equivalent executive protection course
Experience managing or coordinating third-party EP or intelligence vendors
Familiarity with security technology in executive or residential environments
Experience using OSINT methods and tools for threat identification and assessment
First Aid or EMT trained
Extended standing and mobility required
Must be available to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Recognized executive protection, driving, or intelligence training preferred
Familiarity with ISOS, Factal, Dataminr
Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite or senior executives

Responsibilities

Provide low-profile, close protection for designated executives across offices, production facilities, retail sites, travel, hotels, and public venues
Maintain a protection posture that balances safety, discretion, and executive experience
Conduct advances, site surveys, and reconnaissance for executive travel, meetings, and off-site engagements
Develop movement plans, secure routing, contingency options, and emergency plans
Support secure travel logistics and temporary venue security measures, as needed
Certain protection may require international travel. These duties may include overseas advance work, coordination with local security and government authorities, venue and route assessments, and supervision of contracted in-country protection resources
Plan and oversee security operations for company-sponsored events, executive offsites, conferences, and major functions
Coordinate hiring and deployment of off-duty law enforcement and approved security resources
Partner with hotel and venue security teams to align protocols and response procedures
Supervise third-party contractors and Protection Services personnel assigned to temporary event duties
Conduct threat and risk assessments related to executives, travel, facilities, and events utilizing MOSAIC threat assessment techniques
Use OSINT and other approved intel sources to produce concise threat summaries and protective briefings to support planning
Serve as field security incident command lead during incidents and disruptions
Support RFP and scope development, vendor evaluation, and supplier selection for protection and intelligence services
Implement operational protocols for contracted personnel
Maintain liaison relationships with law enforcement and public safety partners