Executive Protection Program Manager

Allied Universal • Chicago, IL

17h

About The Position

The Executive Protection Manager leads and coordinates executive protection operations to ensure client satisfaction, operational readiness, and effective protective security. Embedded within the client’s corporate security organization, the role serves as a liaison among executive protection personnel, corporate security teams, client representatives, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. It manages protective strategies, personnel, training, security planning, and operational resources, while identifying and mitigating risks to designated principals, facilities, events, and operations. The position reports to the Director of Executive Protection and may provide close protection for designated principals as needed. It requires substantial domestic and international travel, up to 60% of the time.

The manager supports strategic oversight, risk mitigation, client relationships, facility and event security, incident response, contractor performance, training, and standard operating procedures. The role prepares executive-level briefings, reports, after-action documentation, escalation plans, and operational updates, and helps ensure personnel are ready to execute security plans. The ideal candidate brings extensive executive protection, protective intelligence, investigations, and security operations experience, along with leadership, communication, project management, discretion, and sound judgment.

The position offers an annual salary of $150,000 and a competitive benefits package. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; relevant industry experience is required. At least 10 years of combined relevant military, law enforcement, corporate security, or executive protection experience is required.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of combined experience in relevant military, law enforcement, corporate security, or executive protection environments.
• Relevant industry experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in executive protection within corporate environments.
• Experience in protective intelligence and complex investigations.
• Strong foundational knowledge across all facets of security operations.
• Advanced understanding of technology-based security applications and systems.
• Ability to assess threats, identify vulnerabilities, evaluate risk, and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience with security planning, incident management, protective operations, and operational readiness.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing after-action reports, security briefings, and operational documentation.
• Ability to lead personnel, manage contractors, and coordinate complex operational requirements.
• Sound judgment, flexibility, and ability to make decisive, well-reasoned decisions under pressure and adapt to unexpected developments.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, discretion, trustworthiness, and accountability.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the applicable motor vehicle insurance policy.
• Active, current United States passport.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 60% of the time.
• Ability to maintain operational flexibility in a dynamic executive protection environment.

Nice To Haves

• Military or law enforcement special operations experience and protective operations experience.
• Extensive medical training or experience, such as EMT or First Responder qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage protective strategies, operational resources, and training programs aligned with client requirements.
• Assist the Director of Executive Protection with strategic oversight, operational planning, risk mitigation strategies, and countermeasures.
• Coordinate executive protection activities and priorities across projects and programs; support communication and operational coordination with the Security Operations Center.
• Provide close protection for designated principals as needed.
• Manage the global Executive Protection FATKit program and maintain program readiness.
• Prepare security briefings, written reports, after-action reports, escalation plans, and operational updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain professional communication and working relationships with the client, employees, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders; attend regular client meetings and communicate program status.
• Assist with Risk, Threat, and Vulnerability Assessments (RTVAs) and physical security surveys of client facilities and operational properties.
• Evaluate facilities, security systems, access controls, and operational environments; identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions, security enhancements, and operational upgrades.
• Assist in developing security escalation plans and ensure personnel are trained to execute established procedures.
• Investigate executive protection incidents and support root-cause analysis, lessons learned, preventive measures, and follow-up actions.
• Review and manage event security plans; coordinate security operations and special arrangements for corporate events, executive travel, and other designated activities.
• Coordinate with third-party security providers and respond to incidents involving suspicious packages, protestors, media, members of the public, or other potential threats.
• Support the development and execution of contingency plans to protect principals, employees, guests, and other stakeholders.
• Manage contractor resources, monitor personnel performance, provide feedback, and promote professional development and accountability.
• Develop, conduct, or coordinate training; maintain operational readiness and compliance with annual Executive Protection Services training requirements.
• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), communicate requirements, and monitor compliance.
• Lead project management meetings to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and maintain operational effectiveness.
• Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, constructive feedback, teamwork, and professional excellence.
• Safeguard confidential company and client information; communicate and collaborate across teams; manage priorities and complete work efficiently and on time.
• Operate motor vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-provided employee life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Paid employee training and professional development.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid holidays and flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Domestic and international travel opportunities.
• Career advancement and relocation opportunities.
• Supportive company culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior