Executive Protection Specialist

Executive Protection Specialist

The Executive Protection Specialist provides discreet, professional protection for designated executives and other assigned individuals. The role conducts threat and vulnerability assessments, performs protective advances, coordinates secure transportation and travel, delivers close protection at offices, residences, meetings, events, and public appearances. The specialist maintains situational awareness, responds to emergency risks in real time, and coordinates with internal partners, contracted security providers, emergency responders, and law enforcement to safeguard people while minimizing disruption to business activities.

Works with appropriate independence with established security protocols and exercises sound judgement when conditions require immediate action. Communicates sensitive information clearly and on a need-to-know basis, maintains strict confidentiality, and documents incidents accurately. Demonstrates integrity, accountability and transparency; upholds BKV standards, values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute executive protection assignments for designated principals in accordance with established protocols and approved risk levels.
• Conduct protective intelligence reviews, threat and vulnerability assessments, and site advances for offices, residences, hotels, meetings, events, and travel destinations.
• Develop movement, route, arrival, departure, safe-room, evacuation, medical-response, and contingency plans; adjust plans when conditions change.
• Provide discreet close protection during ground transportation, meetings, public appearances, corporate events, and other assigned activities.
• Coordinate itineraries and protective requirements with chiefs of staff, executive assistants, corporate security, facilities, travel partners, drivers, venues, contracted security providers, and law enforcement.
• Inspect vehicles, venues, access points, and protective equipment; identify hazards, security gaps, and suspicious activity and take appropriate preventive action.
• Monitor relevant threat information and maintain situational awareness before and during assignments, escalating credible concerns through established channels.
• Respond to medical, safety, security, and other emergencies; initiate protective movement, evacuation, first aid, or requests for emergency assistance as appropriate.
• Prepare timely, accurate assignment plans, daily activity logs, incident reports, and after-action reviews; protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, training, equipment readiness, and proficiency in protective procedures, communications, and emergency response.
• Support corporate security programs and other security-related duties as assigned, within the scope of training, authorization, and applicable law.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve a standardized reporting system for all executive protection assignments.
• Identify trends or recurring issues and recommend preventative measures to reduce operational risk.
• Perform other duties as required, including support for other security related issues.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of executive protection principles, protective advances, threat and vulnerability assessment, route planning, access control, emergency response, and incident reporting.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to identify, assess, communicate, and respond to changing risks without unnecessary disruption.
• Sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and composure when handling sensitive information and operating in high-pressure or rapidly changing conditions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with executives, executive support staff, internal teams, vendors, emergency responders, and law enforcement.
• Ability to use de-escalation, conflict-management, and customer-service techniques while maintaining a professional and unobtrusive presence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow protective protocols, and make timely decisions within assigned authority.
• Strong planning, organization, attention to detail, prioritization, and report-writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and job-related security, communication, travel, and reporting applications, including Genetec and Smartsheet where applicable.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and use radios, mobile devices, and other assigned protective equipment.
• Flexibility to work nonstandard hours, remain on call when scheduled, and travel on short notice based on protective requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated cognitive and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset with a demonstrated ability to innovate, embrace change and have grit.

Education & Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10+ year of executive protection, dignitary protection, law enforcement, military protective service, or a closely related security field; an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience conducting protective advances, threat and vulnerability assessments, secure movement planning, and close-protection assignments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable company driving standards.
• Current first aid, CPR, and AED certification, or ability to obtain within the timeframe established by the company.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all licenses, registrations, permits, and qualifications required for assigned duties and work locations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and travel domestically or internationally when assigned.

Preferred

• Certificate or associate degree in criminal justice, security management, emergency management, or a related field.
• Master TCOLE certificate or comparable advanced law-enforcement credential, when relevant to the candidate's background.
• Formal executive-protection or dignitary-protection training.
• Prior experience protecting corporate executives in domestic and international environments.
• Defensive or advanced driver training and experience coordinating secure ground transportation.
• Advanced medical-response training beyond basic first aid, CPR, and AED.
• Experience with protective intelligence, security technology, and corporate incident-management systems.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Location

• This position is based in the BKV Fort Worth, Texas office and performs duties at corporate facilities, residences, hotels, event venues, airports, and other assigned locations.
• Some travel (up to 30%) may be required to conduct investigations.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in office, vehicle, event, residential, airport, hotel, and outdoor environments with varying noise, lighting, weather, crowd, and traffic conditions.
• The role may require extended shifts, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, schedule changes, and on-call availability.
• Assignments may involve prolonged periods of travel, driving, standing, walking, observation, and remaining alert with limited opportunity for unscheduled breaks.
• The employee may encounter emergencies, distressed individuals, aggressive behavior, or other potentially hazardous conditions and must follow training, safety protocols, and established use-of-force and escalation requirements.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

• Lift, carry, push, or pull luggage, protective equipment, emergency supplies, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, scan the environment, communicate, and move through offices, venues, crowds, stairs, curbs, and uneven outdoor surfaces.
• Sit for extended periods and operate or ride in a motor vehicle for prolonged assignments.
• Move quickly and take protective action during an emergency, including assisting or guiding another person to a safer location.
• Use hands and fingers to operate radios, mobile devices, vehicle controls, access-control devices, and other assigned equipment.
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness sufficient to observe surroundings, monitor communications, identify hazards, and respond to alarms or instructions.
• Perform duties outdoors and in varying weather conditions and tolerate changes in temperature, noise, lighting, and crowd density.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with 6% employer match.
• Paid time off and 12 company holidays per year.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement

BKV Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex