Senior Executive Protection Specialist

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for providing discreet, proactive, and comprehensive physical security services for executive leadership and their families. This role supports executive safety through close protection, advance planning, threat assessment, secure transportation, residential security operations, and coordination with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate demonstrates high operational discipline, strong judgment under pressure, and the ability to seamlessly integrate into executive and residential environments while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a low‑profile presence.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in executive protection, residential security, or armed protective operations.
Demonstrated experience protecting CEOs, executives, or high‑net‑worth individuals.
Experience with residential security operations, access control, and CCTV systems.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record.
Valid passport with availability for short‑notice travel.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and extended hours.
Proven ability to operate in armed protection roles where legally permitted.
Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and ability to remain composed under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide close protection to executives and family members at residences, offices, public venues, events, and during domestic and international travel.
Conduct executive transportation operations including airport/FBO pickups and drop-offs.
Maintain executive safety while supporting business objectives, privacy, and lifestyle continuity.
Conduct advance planning, route selection, site surveys, and vulnerability assessments.
Identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks using protective intelligence and situational awareness.
Develop and execute security plans for executive travel, off-site meetings, and special events.
Support and execute residential security programs for high‑net‑worth principals.
Monitor and operate security systems including CCTV, access control, alarms, and perimeter controls.
Conduct patrols, perimeter checks, and daily security briefings.
Detect, document, and report suspicious activity, security vulnerabilities, and incidents.
Respond to security incidents, medical emergencies, and other critical events.
Coordinate with operations centers, intelligence teams, private security partners, and local law enforcement.
Execute emergency response, evacuation, and contingency procedures as required.
Serve as a team lead or shift lead when assigned, ensuring adherence to SOPs and operational standards.
Supervise and coordinate security personnel across multiple shifts or locations.
Support scheduling, payroll reporting, and performance accountability when applicable.
Build trusted relationships with executives, family members, executive assistants, and internal stakeholders.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding executive movements and sensitive information.
Prepare clear written reports and maintain accurate operational documentation.
Participate in continuous training, scenario planning, and after‑action reviews.

Benefits

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan