Executive Protection Officer Senior

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

The candidate selected for this position will help shape the safety and security of USAA's most vital leaders by providing unparalleled executive protection services.

As a dedicated Executive Protection Officer Senior, you will provide Executive Protection to senior executives and other designated employees and/or their families. Investigates and resolves threats directed at specific assigned person(s), corporate facilities, and senior executive residences. Maintains a wide range of internal and external agency support to coordinate protective services.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be
in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following
locations: San Antonio, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position

What you'll do:

• Provides close protection and other security-related functions for the senior executives/designated employees/their families during executive protection assignments, both domestic and/or international. Executes advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments to include offsite and onsite planning, coordination/inspection of all modes of transportation and operating conditions, and requests against the need to ensure all safety and security precautions received by specific assigned person(s).
• Participates in the development and maintenance of personal profiles (including residence location, activities, requested safety precautions and habits) and conducts risk assessment of all personnel covered by protective services.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders on enhancing workplace violence prevention policy, process and procedural matters, to include developing and maintaining workplace violence awareness and training within the company.
• Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports, shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 6 or more years of experience with a government agency; with active or honorably retired law enforcement status.
• Successfully completed a U.S. government sponsored or a certified professional protective services/executive protection training program.
• Proficient training and experience in defensive driving tactics to include advanced situational awareness, evasive maneuvers, emergency braking, and controlling the vehicle in various conditions.
• Active or honorably retired law enforcement status with eligibility to carry a firearm under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) .
• Demonstrated experience conducting advance work, threat assessments, and residential security operations.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and operate independently under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with executives, family members, and stakeholders.
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain within the first year a state of Texas Level IV Personal Protection Officer license.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally and hold a valid US passport.
• Possess the strength and physical ability necessary to perform the essential functions of the protective services position.
• Must be able to obtain a 90% of greater on the USAA Handgun Qualification course.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion and protect sensitive information.
• Advanced knowledge in operating and maintaining security equipment and systems and troubleshoot any errors.

What sets you apart:

• Prior executive protection experience supporting senior leaders in a corporate or government environment.
• Advance training in emergency medical response (TCCC, EMT, CPR/AED), defensive/evasive driving, and protective intelligence analysis.
• Experience in global travel risk management, aviation coordination, or international logistics.
• Strong service orientation and alignment with USAA's mission and core values.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional]

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $93,770.00 - $168,790.00.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.


Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.


USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.