Executive Protection Officer

Salary: $88,776.65 - $111,000.00 Annually
Location : 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 27-10948
Department: Office of Security & Protection
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Summary


The Executive Protection Officer is a certified peace officer assigned to the Executive Protection Unit (EPU). The primary responsibility of an EPU Officer is to provide close personal protection for protectee(s), which includes safe and secure transportation (vehicle or otherwise) for travel inside and outside the United States. The EPU Officer reports to the Executive Protection Supervisor or other member of management as assigned and may work from an office or field location depending upon assignment. The EPU Officer is required to maintain certification status and complete all continuing education and qualifications as required. The EPU Officer will also render basic police services, to include enforcement of the law and protection of the rights and property of the citizenry.

Two vacancies are available for this position.


Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a job classification within the Public Safety-Emergency Management job family. Operates a motorized vehicle. Operates radio equipment. Administers CPR and first aid. Maintains physical endurance and agility. Acts decisively, rapidly, and knowledgeably in emergency and life-threatening situations. This job works various shifts and may require working extended hours during emergency management operations. Duties require a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment necessary to take control of dynamic situations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates all processes related to the escort of assigned protectee(s) in public settings and shall not abandon or depart the protectee(s) or the assigned area(s) until properly relieved of duty.
• Provides close personal protection for protectee(s), which includes safe and secure transportation (vehicle or otherwise) for travel inside and outside the United States.
• Conducts analysis of surrounding areas, identifies suspicious behavior or unauthorized individuals, and takes necessary precautions and actions while on duty.
• Conducts risk and threat analysis for protectee(s) travel, public appearances, and daily operations.
• Implements emergency action plans and standard operating procedures to ensure protective actions are performed efficiently and effectively.
• Ensures all protective actions for protectee(s) are executed according to executive close personal protection industry standards and practices and in compliance with Texas State and Federal Laws.
• Reviews and maintains records, reports, summary data and other documentation for completed protective actions, protectee interactions, and other protectee(s) related assignments.
• Documents all critical incidents and submits within required time frame.
• Prepares statistical reports; Verifies reports are accurate and legible.
• Maintains physical fitness to perform essential duties of the position.
• The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work, nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed or list all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:
Requires a High School diploma or equivalency certificate with no felony convictions.
Must be at least 21 years of age or at least 18 years of age with 60 or more hours of accredited college credits or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge.
Three (3) years law enforcement, military special operations, or executive protection experience
AND
Active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer License, or ability to obtain License within one year of appointment.
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen
Active US Passport
Valid Texas Driver's License
Must be able to pass a criminal background check (including CJIS and Fingerprint submission) and drug screening
Ability to pass a TCOLE certified weapons qualification
Proof of completion of NIMS IS-700, IS-800, IS-100, IS-200, ICS300 within one year of appointment

Preferred:
Law enforcement special operations work experience
Executive protection work experience

Knowledge of:

• Local, state, and federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to law enforcement and executive protection. Policies, practices, procedures, and terminology of assigned function.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills in a variety of situations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to effectively track and manage deliverables.

Skill in:

• Must have requisite skills to prepare official documents required to perform assigned functions, including but not limited to interoffice memorandums, letters to other agencies, affidavits, investigative reports and case filing documents (creating clear, concise and grammatically correct documents).
• Must maintain a professional demeanor, to include good interpersonal and public relations skills,
• Must be proficient in the use of defensive tactics requiring physical force including the use of intermediate impact weapons and firearms.
• Must be proficient in the following: computer and vehicle operations, radio communications, scene management and resolution, gaining and maintaining control of persons and investigation and evidence control. Must be proficient in map reading skills.
• Working well under pressure, producing high quality results, while meeting required reporting and notification timelines.
• Presenting facts, precedents, and recommendations orally and in writing and apply where necessary, negotiation and mediation skills.

Ability to:

• Control emotions and focus on the professional duties and obligations in all circumstances regardless of provocations or stresses encountered.
• Listen effectively by using good listening techniques.
• Communicate necessary information to others in a calm, clear, dispassionate and purposeful speaking voice in all circumstances.
• Create accurate, clear, concise, comprehensive, relevant and grammatically correct documents.
• Take appropriate action to accomplish assigned duties and accept responsibility for outcomes.
• Use appropriate physical force, including deadly force, when necessary to prevent the imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to others or self.
• Respond to unexpected situations in a reasonable manner.
• Maintain physical endurance and agility.

Work Environment & Other Information


Constant standing, handling, use of vision, depth perception. Frequent reaching, forceful gripping, use of fine dexterity. Occasional sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling/crouching, bending/squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, talking. Exposure to excessive heat and cold (outdoor conditions); job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects. Must be able to perform physical functions associated with operating a motor vehicle, safely operate a firearm, radio equipment and computer equipment.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8am - 5pm. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends.
Department: Information Technology
Location: Flexible; based on protection needs.
Drug Test and Alcohol Test Required.
TCOLE, Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2027 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays
April - June

2 personal holidays


July - September

1 personal holiday
October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period


6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period


11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period


16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period


21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
01


Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a US Citizen?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have an active US Passport?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have any felony convictions?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you 21 years of age or 18 years of age with 60 or more accredited college credits or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge? If yes, please explain.
07


Do you have three (3) years law enforcement, military special operations, or executive protection experience? If yes, please explain.
08


Do you have an active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question