Executive Protection Specialist

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

2d•$42 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

AEP seeks highly experienced Executive Protection Agents/Specialists to provide professional, discreet protective services for corporate executives and their families. This role is to support short-term, long-term, and event-based assignments in domestic and international environments. Agents/Specialists must be capable of operating independently or as part of a layered protective team, while integrating with executive leadership, corporate security teams, and local authorities.

Requirements

Former law enforcement, military and/or experience in dignitary protection programs with 5 or more years of experience.
Demonstrated experience conducting high-threat close protection operations
Extensive background in protective advances and threat mitigation
Strong interpersonal skills and executive-level demeanor
Excellent judgment and decision-making under stress
Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and extended assignments
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record, and a valid passport

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Leadership experience within tactical or protective units
Advanced executive protection or protective intelligence training
Emergency medical training (EMT, TCCC, or equivalent)
International protective experience
Retired Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification with current qualification and currency under LEOSA (18 U.S.C. § 926C)
Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification
State-issued security or armed guard license where required
Firearms permit and carry authorization as applicable
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification

Responsibilities

Close protection for executives during business, personal, and travel activities
Secure ground transportation including advanced route planning and defensive driving
Protective advances for residences, offices, hotels, venues, and special events
Coordination with physical security, intelligence personnel, GSOCs, and local law enforcement
Residential and workplace security support
Protective intelligence gathering and threat awareness
Incident response, emergency management, and medical response until relieved
Detailed reporting including post-assignment reports and incident documentation
Maintain the safety, privacy, and dignity of assigned executives always
Conduct thorough advances and risk assessments prior to movements or events
Execute protective operations in a calm, professional, and low-profile manner
Maintain constant situational awareness and proactive threat mitigation
Communicate clearly with AEP Security leadership to assess and evaluate broad security threats and risks
Adhere to all applicable laws, use-of-force standards, and AEP Security SOPs
Maintain confidentiality of all executives, company, and operational information
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement security training and awareness programs