Executive Security Driver

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

11d•$82,400 - $123,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Security Driver provides secure and efficient transportation for senior executives and authorized passengers, including accompanying executives for business travel, meetings, conferences, and other organizational activities. The role is based in The Hartford’s Hartford, Connecticut Home Office, involves primarily local travel, and includes some domestic and international travel. The position reports to the AVP of Corporate Security. The driver plans routes, venues, and contingencies; monitors relevant threats and travel conditions; inspects and maintains vehicles; and supports executive arrivals and departures. The role also requires situational awareness and readiness to respond to security incidents, along with monthly inspections and testing of executive-area security and life-safety systems. The driver coordinates with executives and stakeholders, maintains confidentiality and professionalism, follows company policies and applicable laws, and supports Corporate Security programs through documentation, risk assessments, special events, business continuity, crisis management, and related initiatives. The position requires flexible hours and frequent travel, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The annualized base pay range is $82,400–$123,600. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in law enforcement, military, executive protection, or corporate security, including at least 3 years of direct executive security driving experience.
Executive transportation experience in metro areas, with expertise in route planning, risk awareness, alternate routing, and navigating high-traffic, high-profile environments; New York City and Boston experience is preferred.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime-equivalent hours, and travel frequently, including nights, weekends, holidays, and domestic and international travel.
Ability to remain calm and make decisive decisions under pressure.
First aid or emergency medical training, including CPR and AED certification.
Defensive-driving certification, or willingness and ability to become certified; other relevant certifications may be considered.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and maintain physical readiness, including sitting for long periods while driving or traveling and lifting and carrying luggage; the posting also specifies prolonged sitting or standing and ability to lift over 50 pounds.
Demonstrated discretion and professionalism.
Bachelor’s degree.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

Nice To Haves

Executive transportation experience in New York City and Boston is preferred.
Other relevant certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and secure transportation for senior executives and authorized passengers, accompanying executives as required for business travel, meetings, conferences, and organizational activities.
Plan routes, venues, and contingency options in advance, and monitor relevant threats, demonstrations, and security incidents.
Inspect vehicles before and after use and ensure they are clean, fueled, properly maintained, and in excellent operating condition.
Monitor routes, weather, traffic, and emerging threats that could affect executive movement.
Assist with luggage, packages, materials, and other items during executive arrivals and departures.
Maintain situational awareness and respond to security incidents with protective actions and emergency-response support, coordinating with Corporate Security, law enforcement, and other responders as appropriate.
Conduct monthly preventative maintenance inspections and testing of executive-area security and life-safety systems, coordinate corrective actions, and maintain inspection records.
Coordinate with the Executive’s Office and internal and external stakeholders regarding schedules, travel, events, security protocols, and real-time operational needs.
Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, appropriate appearance, discretion, and sound judgment in all interactions.
Follow company policies, traffic laws, safety procedures, and security protocols.
Prepare reports, after-action reviews, policies, procedures, playbooks, and other documentation for executive protection, transportation, and Corporate Security programs.
Support Corporate Security initiatives, including risk assessments, special events, board activities, executive visits, business continuity planning, crisis management, and workplace violence prevention.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training related to defensive driving, emergency response, first aid/CPR/AED, travel risk management, and security operations.