Executive Protection Specialist

Job Title:

Location:

What youll do:

• Responsible for supporting Senior Leadership in delivering an effective Executive Protection Operation.
• Provide low-profile and close protection to designated executives during business travel public engagements and private activities as assigned.
• Conduct comprehensive threat risk and vulnerability assessments related to executive movements residences offices and events.
• Perform advance work including site surveys travel routing and venue security coordination.
• Safely operate vehicles using defensive and evasive driving principles as appropriate.
• Provide on site protective security at a residential location with a focus on safety privacy and family protection.Monitor and manage residential security systems: cameras alarms access control and perimeter sensors.
• Control access to the residence verifying visitors vendors and service providers.Conduct exterior and interior patrols to identify vulnerabilities and ensure a secure environment. Respond to alarms safety concerns or emergency situations according to established protocols.
• Ensure protective intelligence and risk management is maintained. Collect analyze and report threat intelligence relevant to executive safety including insider threats and reputational risks.
• Partner with internal teams (Legal HR Facilities Physical Security) to address emerging threats. Maintain accurate documentation case notes incident reports and post-operation assessments.
• Coordinate with local state and federal law enforcement as needed. Serve as a professional representative of the bank during interactions with external stakeholders venues and government agencies.
• Support crisis management and response efforts including emergency evacuation and business continuity plans.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of executive corporate and personal information.
• Present a polished executive-appropriate appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate sound judgment under pressure and the ability to de-escalate situations calmly and effectively.

What youll need:

• 5 years of related experience in Executive protection (corporate or private sector) Federal state or local law enforcement Diplomatic security intelligence or specialized military protective roles with executive exposure. Prior experience supporting C-suite or high-net-worth individuals operating in low-profile corporate environments (financial services professional services or regulated industries) preferred.
• High school diploma required; Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• Advanced to expert experience in Risk Based Decision Making. Ability to assess and respond to evolving threats appropriately.
• Advanced to expert experience in exercising emotional intelligence. Providing a professional calm and service-oriented approach when working with executives and their families.
• Advanced to expert experience in applying discretion understanding the importance of low-visibility protection and privacy.
• Advanced to expert ability to adapt to changing environments including schedule changes travel demands and dynamic situations.
• Previous experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) and threat intelligence tools. Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic security technology platforms.
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) HR 218 or ability to obtain required State Certification for Concealed Carry
• Ability to sit stand walk and drive for extended to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain State licensing and Bank-required background checks and suitability clearance.
• Working locations includes corporate office environments and residential and surrounding property.
• Must maintain a professional appearance consistent with executive business environments.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
• Valid Drivers License with clean driving record required
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification required
• Formal executive protection training (recognized EP academy or equivalent).
• Defensive and advanced driving training.
• Occasional weekend work and extended hours
• Occasional travel required.

Benefits youll love:
We offer all the important things youd want like competitive salaries an ownership stake in the company medical and dental insurance time off a great 401k matching program tuition assistance program an employee volunteer program and a wellness addition youll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona Alliance Association Bank Bank of Nevada Bridge Bank First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race sex color religion age nation origin marital status disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying please email or call . When contacting us please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

Western Alliance Bancorporation