Personal Protection Specialist

AT-RISK International•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Without direction and in accordance with defined policies and procedures, the Personal Protection Specialist carries out personal protective service assignments to ensure the safety of senior executives, their families, and other VIPs. The role also supports security driving, workplace violence prevention, and event security. Assignments may include static post coverage, crisis response, protective operations planning, administration, security advances, physical security escorts, ground transportation coordination, medical assistance, and security driver duties. The specialist supports advance planning for VIP visits, including threat assessments, transportation planning, and medical or safety considerations. The role helps identify threats to protected individuals and coordinates with leadership on countermeasures. It also supports investigations involving persons or groups of concern, collaborates with protective intelligence functions and threat assessors, and plans and provides security for special events. The position requires timely completion of administrative duties, attendance at required initial and retraining programs, and maintenance of required licenses. Travel is required. The job may involve standing, sitting, and moving for extended periods, with occasional exposure to extreme environmental conditions. Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience in security services, military, law enforcement, or equivalent education, plus 2 years of experience specific to executive protection.
Must possess a Virginia State Armed Guard License or a Virginia State Armed Private Investigator License.
Must possess a driver's license valid in Virginia.
Ability to carry out instructions and work with limited supervision.
Effective and tactful communication with executive security staff, clients, principal personnel, and diverse populations.
High ethical standards, honesty, and a professional and pleasant demeanor.
Ability to interact with contract security, event planners, vendors, law enforcement, and others as required.
Ability to follow direction, complete assigned tasks, and exercise sound judgment in protective details.
Clear understanding of the principles, duties, and requirements of executive protection assignments.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Carry out personal protection assignments in accordance with defined policies and procedures.
Provide static post coverage and respond to crises as assigned.
Plan protective operations and conduct security advances.
Provide physical security escorts, coordinate ground transportation, provide medical assistance, and perform security driver duties as assigned.
Support advance planning for VIP visits, including threat assessments, transportation planning, and medical or safety considerations.
Help identify threats to protected individuals and coordinate with leadership on necessary countermeasures.
Participate in special event planning meetings, develop security plans, and provide event security support.
Coordinate with local security, law enforcement, and others to assess area safety before protectees arrive.
Support investigations concerning persons or groups of concern who may affect protected persons or the organization.
Collaborate with protective intelligence functions and engage with threat assessors as needed.
Submit timesheets and expense reports promptly and complete other assigned administrative duties.
Attend required initial and retraining programs and maintain required licenses.
Perform other duties as assigned.