Executive Protection Officer

DTE Energy • Detroit, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, providing electric and gas services to Michigan customers for over a century, and is Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy. The company also serves industries in 19 states through affiliated businesses in renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services. DTE emphasizes a supportive work environment, valuing diversity, health, safety, and wellbeing. The Executive Protection Officer role is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and operational continuity of the Chief Executive Officer and occasionally other Executives. This includes providing proactive and reactive protective services, conducting threat and risk assessments, and supporting secure movement, travel, and public engagements. The position involves planning and coordinating personal protection across various locations such as facilities, residences, airfields, off-site events, and during ground and air transportation. It also requires maintaining personal profiles and conducting risk assessments for protected personnel. This role is hybrid, requiring an established schedule of in-person work at an assigned location, with remote work from a primary residence as per company guidelines. It also requires availability for emergency response to storms or other service-impacting events and involves 40% travel within the service territories.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 8 years of experience in personnel protection, law enforcement, military, or corporate security, inclusive of 4 years of experience in executive protection.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards.
• Must maintain qualifications for a Michigan Concealed Pistol License and maintain annual qualifications with a firearm.
• Training in threat assessment, defensive tactics, emergency response, and protective intelligence.
• Ability to travel frequently and work flexible hours based on executive needs.
• Excellent communication, writing, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel up to 40% within the service territories.

Responsibilities

• Monitors continuously and assess emerging and industry-specific threats, collaborating with internal and external partners to identify and mitigate risks.
• Analyzes intelligence trends and maintains situational awareness to provide informed security recommendations.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive security plans for executive travel, events, and facility visits, including advance site assessments, venue security reviews, and coordination with local authorities.
• Implements executive protection policies in line with IRS Title 26 and industry best practices, and plan secure transportation, contingency, and emergency response measures.
• Partners with internal stakeholders and external agencies for execution of safety guidelines and improving processes.
• Maintains strict confidentiality, demonstrates professionalism and discretion, and upholds the highest ethical standards in all interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees