Executive Protection Specialist

BKV Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Protection Specialist provides discreet, professional protection for designated executives and other assigned individuals. The role conducts threat and vulnerability assessments, performs protective advances, coordinates secure transportation and travel, delivers close protection at offices, residences, meetings, events, and public appearances. The specialist maintains situational awareness, responds to emergency risks in real time, and coordinates with internal partners, contracted security providers, emergency responders, and law enforcement to safeguard people while minimizing disruption to business activities. Works with appropriate independence with established security protocols and exercises sound judgement when conditions require immediate action. Communicates sensitive information clearly and on a need-to-know basis, maintains strict confidentiality, and documents incidents accurately. Demonstrates integrity, accountability and transparency; upholds BKV standards, values and culture.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of executive protection principles, protective advances, threat and vulnerability assessment, route planning, access control, emergency response, and incident reporting.
Strong situational awareness and ability to identify, assess, communicate, and respond to changing risks without unnecessary disruption.
Sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and composure when handling sensitive information and operating in high-pressure or rapidly changing conditions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with executives, executive support staff, internal teams, vendors, emergency responders, and law enforcement.
Ability to use de-escalation, conflict-management, and customer-service techniques while maintaining a professional and unobtrusive presence.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow protective protocols, and make timely decisions within assigned authority.
Strong planning, organization, attention to detail, prioritization, and report-writing skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and job-related security, communication, travel, and reporting applications, including Genetec and Smartsheet where applicable.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and use radios, mobile devices, and other assigned protective equipment.
Flexibility to work nonstandard hours, remain on call when scheduled, and travel on short notice based on protective requirements.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated cognitive and problem-solving skills.
Growth mindset with a demonstrated ability to innovate, embrace change and have grit.
High school diploma or GED required.
10+ year of executive protection, dignitary protection, law enforcement, military protective service, or a closely related security field; an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience conducting protective advances, threat and vulnerability assessments, secure movement planning, and close-protection assignments.
Valid driver’s license and ability to satisfy applicable company driving standards.
Current first aid, CPR, and AED certification, or ability to obtain within the timeframe established by the company.
Ability to obtain and maintain all licenses, registrations, permits, and qualifications required for assigned duties and work locations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and travel domestically or internationally when assigned.

Nice To Haves

Certificate or associate degree in criminal justice, security management, emergency management, or a related field.
Master TCOLE certificate or comparable advanced law-enforcement credential, when relevant to the candidate’s background.
Formal executive-protection or dignitary-protection training.
Prior experience protecting corporate executives in domestic and international environments.
Defensive or advanced driver training and experience coordinating secure ground transportation.
Advanced medical-response training beyond basic first aid, CPR, and AED.
Experience with protective intelligence, security technology, and corporate incident-management systems.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute executive protection assignments for designated principals in accordance with established protocols and approved risk levels.
Conduct protective intelligence reviews, threat and vulnerability assessments, and site advances for offices, residences, hotels, meetings, events, and travel destinations.
Develop movement, route, arrival, departure, safe-room, evacuation, medical-response, and contingency plans; adjust plans when conditions change.
Provide discreet close protection during ground transportation, meetings, public appearances, corporate events, and other assigned activities.
Coordinate itineraries and protective requirements with chiefs of staff, executive assistants, corporate security, facilities, travel partners, drivers, venues, contracted security providers, and law enforcement.
Inspect vehicles, venues, access points, and protective equipment; identify hazards, security gaps, and suspicious activity and take appropriate preventive action.
Monitor relevant threat information and maintain situational awareness before and during assignments, escalating credible concerns through established channels.
Respond to medical, safety, security, and other emergencies; initiate protective movement, evacuation, first aid, or requests for emergency assistance as appropriate.
Prepare timely, accurate assignment plans, daily activity logs, incident reports, and after-action reviews; protect confidential and sensitive information.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, training, equipment readiness, and proficiency in protective procedures, communications, and emergency response.
Support corporate security programs and other security-related duties as assigned, within the scope of training, authorization, and applicable law.
Design, implement, and continuously improve a standardized reporting system for all executive protection assignments.
Identify trends or recurring issues and recommend preventative measures to reduce operational risk.
Perform other duties as required, including support for other security related issues.