Protective Services Supervisor

About the role

Lead and coordinate executive protection operations to ensure the consistent delivery of safety and security for executives and their families.

• Conduct and oversee threat assessments, risk analysis, and investigations of potential security threats or suspicious activity; coordinate with intelligence personnel to validate information and implement mitigation measures.
• Develop, implement, and enforce executive protection SOPs and operational protocols; provide oversight of EP personnel and ensure adherence to procedures during travel, events, meetings, and protective operations.
• Direct team efforts in conducting advance work, including venue assessments, transportation route analysis, and activity reviews related to the Principal’s movements.
• Review and approve incident reports, operational summaries, and security logs, ensuring documentation is factual, complete, aligned with reporting standards, and providing feedback to improve clarity and accuracy.
• Lead drills, rehearsals, and scenario-based exercises; update procedures based on operational experience, threat changes, and after-action reviews.
• Provide close protection to principal(s) at various venues, events, business meetings, and off-site assignments.
• Drive principal(s) to various locations, ensuring safe and secure transportation operations.
• Travel domestically with principal(s) via air or ground transportation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and maintenance of protective equipment, including vehicles, medical supplies, and communication devices.
• Respond to and mitigate threats or emergencies, engaging defensive tactics as necessary to protect the principal(s).

Responsibilities

• Operates with a high level of discretion and independence, making critical decisions in real-time.
• Responsible for protecting the principal’s safety across various locations and events ensuring security is maintained at all times.
• Regularly interacts with key stakeholders across the organization and outside partners to ensure seamless protective operations.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, or related field preferred.
• Relevant professional training in executive protection or protective services may substitute for formal education where applicable.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Executive Protection, corporate security, law enforcement, military protective services, or related protective roles.
• Experience conducting protective advances and operational planning preferred.
• Experience operating within professional or corporate environments preferred.

Skills

• Experience supporting C-suite or senior executives.
• Demonstrates exceptional discretion and professionalism while operating in close proximity to executives, senior leadership, and confidential