Executive Protective Unit Specialist
Executive Protective Unit Specialist
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Job Description
Position Description
The Harris County Fire Marshals Office is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Executive Protection Unit (EPU) Specialist to provide close personal protection to the Harris County Tax AssessorCollector. This is a key position responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the elected official through proactive planning risk management and direct protective services.
The EPU Specialist is a Fire Marshals Office position in the Protection Services Bureau and works daily in close coordination with the Chief of Administration in the Office of the Tax AssessorCollector. This collaboration is essential to ensure alignment with the elected officials schedule movements and operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide close personal protection and develop and execute comprehensive security and transportation plans for the Tax AssessorCollector inside and outside the United States.
- Conduct threat and risk assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities for the Tax AssessorCollectors travel public appearances and daily operations.
- Provide immediate protective response during incidents or emergencies.
- Maintain consistent communication with both the Fire Marshals Office and the Tax Assessors Office.
- Collaborate daily with the Chief of Administration to coordinate schedules logistics and special requests.
- Ensure seamless integration of security measures into the elected officials daily operations.
- Develop and implement emergency action plans and standard operating procedures to ensure protective actions are performed efficiently and effectively.
- Review and maintain records reports summary data and other documentation related to completed protective actions protected interactions and other associated tasks.
- Serve as a primary contact for questions concerns and issues regarding the security and protection of the Tax AssessorCollector and responds to various individuals in a respectful and professional manner.
- Coordinate with the Chief of the Protection Services Bureau (HCFMO) to assess security needs and request additional protective personnel when circumstances exceed the capacity of a single specialist.
- Provide close personal protection to the assigned principal during travel at residences and during public and private events.
- Conduct security assessments route planning and advance site visits to identify potential risks and ensure seamless client movements.
- Monitor and neutralize potential threats while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement and other security personnel as needed.
- Respond swiftly and effectively to emergency situations ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the principal.
- Operate and maintain security equipment including communication devices and surveillance tools.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the clients personal and professional information.
- Participate in regular training sessions to maintain and enhance skills including defensive tactics first aid and firearms proficiency.
Other Duties:
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 employees normal line of work.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employeryou need special services or accommodations please callor email
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Associate Degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
One 1 year of directly related work experience
OR
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Three 3 years of directly related work experience
Active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE Certification or the ability to obtain it before the date of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional situational awareness and decisionmaking skills under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in defensive tactics firearms handling and emergency response procedures.
- Physical fitness and the ability to maintain long hours in a dynamic environment.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
Additional Requirements:
- Active US Passport.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- Ability to comply with all TCOLE required training and weapon qualifications.
- Must be eligible and must obtain a TCFP certification within one year of starting employment.
NOTICE:Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for any Felony and any Class A Misdemeanor.
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor if within the previous 10 years.
- Open arrest for any criminal offense. (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Family Violence conviction.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
The ideal candidate will possess a TCOLE Law Enforcement License and demonstrate extensive experience in protective services.
Associate degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
Two 2 years of directly related work experience.
- Specialized training in countersurveillance tactical driving or threat assessment.
- Certifications in CPR AED and First Aid.
- Multilingual abilities are a plus.
- Previous experience in executive protection law enforcement or military service (preferred).
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Fulltime 40 Hours Per Week
Work requires assignments to be performed during various hours during a workweek.
The job is subject to flex time after hours night holiday and weekend work possibly without prior notice.
May be requested to work overtime and weekends for special program events.
Salary:
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus benefits
Physical Demands:
- The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold wet/humid and dry/arid conditions.
- May be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to various hazards.
- Work requires the incumbent to maintain necessary physical abilities to perform required job functions. Work requires seeing standing and walking without assistance a minimum of 300 yards sitting climbing bending stooping kneeling reaching talking hearing pushing pulling and lifting and carrying fifty 50 pounds.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
