Lead Executives Security Operations Specialist

Grainger is a leading broad-line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. We serve over 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions, delivering through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. The company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.

About the role

The Executive Security Operations Lead delivers comprehensive personal security and secure transportation services for Grainger’s senior executives and board members. The role demands exceptional judgment, strict confidentiality, and the ability to perform effectively in both corporate settings and dynamic field environments. This fully onsite position ensures the safety, security, and comfort of company leadership by applying advanced protective driving and executive protection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides secure, professional ground transportation and on-site personal security for executives and board members during travel, meetings, and public events to ensure safety and minimize exposure to threats while maintaining a professional image.
• Performs protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments; develops alternate routes as needed to avoid congestion, construction, or potential risks to reduce risk and ensure timely, secure travel.
• Recognizes hazardous situations, employs defensive/protective driving techniques, and responds rapidly to emergencies, including medical or security incidents to protect lives and assets through proactive risk management and swift crisis response.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information, conversations, and materials encountered while on duty to preserve trust and prevent sensitive data leaks that could harm the organization.
• Keeps assigned vehicles clean, fueled, and in excellent working condition to guarantee reliability and readiness for immediate deployment.
• Performs administrative activities related to scheduling and executing executive ground transportation requests to ensure seamless coordination and accurate fulfillment of executive travel needs.
• Coordinates travel logistics with executive assistants, internal security teams, law enforcement, and third-party vendors as necessary to enhance security and efficiency through collaboration and clear communication.
• Maintains accurate reports related to incidents, travel activity, and security assessments; conducts residential and event security assessments for senior leadership to provide actionable insights for continuous improvement and compliance with security standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of executive protection, law enforcement, or military experience required.
• 4+ years of professional driving experience with intimate knowledge of Chicago and surrounding areas, including traffic patterns and preferred routes required.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to make rapid decisions under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with short notice.
• Valid, in-state driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUIs, major infractions, or criminal moving violations in the past 7 years).
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification (must re-certify annually).
• Executive protection training completed or willing to complete upon hire.

Pay

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $73,400 – $122,300. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 5%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program, which are subject to change.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment.
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and student loan refinancing.
• Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite role, 5 days per week.