Categories: Security, Management, Executive Protection

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The Manager, Executive Protection (EP) is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of high-profile executives and VIPs. This role involves strategic planning, risk assessment, and the management of a professional security team to mitigate threats and maintain a safe environment. The Manager, EP works closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to develop and implement comprehensive protection strategies.

This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage executive protection protocols for assigned personnel.

• Conduct risk assessments, threat analysis, and vulnerability assessments for executives and facilities.

• Establish a threat protection strategy utilizing third-party vendor and/or develop internal capabilities.

• Plan and coordinate secure travel, including domestic and international itineraries.

• Lead, train, and supervise executive protection officers and security personnel.

• Collaborate with local law enforcement, security consultants, and other agencies as needed.

• Monitor and evaluate security technologies and systems to ensure maximum effectiveness.

• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships for security-related services.

• Respond to incidents and emergencies, making quick and informed decisions to protect personnel.

• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership regarding security matters.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the executive protection team, ensuring clear direction, accountability, and professional development.

• Establish team protocols, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance to maintain a high standard of security operations.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, vigilance, and continuous improvement within the protection and overall security team.

• Other duties as assigned by manager

Supervision:

• Manages 1–2 full-time executive protection associates and coordinates with contracted security personnel as needed, providing guidance, oversight, and accountability to ensure effective protection operations.

Relationships:

• Internal: Collaborates with executives, senior leadership, HR, Safety, facilities, IT/security teams, and administrative staff to ensure seamless planning and execution of executive protection operations.

• External: Builds and maintains relationships with law enforcement, security vendors, contractors, and other external partners to support effective executive protection operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in executive protection, close protection, high-level security management, law enforcement, military or private security.

• Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills.

• Ability to operate effectively under high-stress and high-profile situations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of risk assessment, threat mitigation, and security technology.

• Valid driver’s license; travel readiness required.

• Required 75% of travel.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Law Enforcement, Military Science, or a related field or relevant work experience is required.

Certifications/Training:

• First Aid / CPR / Tactical medical training

• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional protection operations.

Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license required & motor vehicle record must be in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing multi-person executive protection teams.

• Graduate of the FBI National Academy or equivalent advanced federal law enforcement training program

• Defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, and tactical medical training.

• Certifications in Executive Protection (e.g., ASIS CPP, PSP).

• Experience with secure domestic and international travel planning for executives or VIPs.

• Strong knowledge of threat assessment, risk mitigation, and security technologies.

• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under high-pressure situations.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$85,000 - $145,000

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***