Executive Protection Specialist
Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for providing close protection and security support to designated Marriott International executives and other protectees. Operating as part of the Global Safety & Security Department this role delivers proactive intelligencedriven protection services across corporate offices hotels private residences transportation environments and special events. The position requires frequent travel operational flexibility sound judgment and the ability to operate discreetly in highvisibility corporate and public settings.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
- 5 years experience in executive protection law enforcement military or corporate security environments.
- Executive protection training from a recognized institution or government agency.
- Demonstrated experience providing close protection and conducting advances.
- Valid U.S. drivers license with the ability to meet company driving standards; training in evasive driving with demonstrated proficiency in protective and defensive driving techniques.
- Strong situational awareness decisionmaking and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience exercising discretion professionalism and sound judgment while operating in a sensitive high-visibility or confidential environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time often on short notice.
Preferred
- Bachelors degree
- Experience supporting senior corporate executives in highvisibility environments.
- Background in risk assessment intelligence analysis or protective operations planning.
- CPR/AED and first aid certification.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Executive Protection Operations
- Provide close protection services to designated protectees during domestic travel meetings events and daily activities.
- Serve as a primary or secondary driver for protectees utilizing defensive and protective driving techniques.
- Manage administrative requirements related to executive protection equipment training records internal checks and reporting needs.
- Respond appropriately to emerging threats incidents or medical emergencies.
Advance & Planning
- Conduct comprehensive advance work for travel meetings and events including site surveys route planning and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies tailored to the protectee location and threat environment.
- Liaise with hotel security local law enforcement venue security and private partners as needed.
Residential & Facility Security
- Conduct residential security assessments for executives identifying physical procedural and environmental risks.
- Provide practical scalable recommendations to enhance residential and personal security.
- Assist with assessments of offices hotels and other facilities as required.
Risk Assessment & Intelligence Support
- Assist Global Safety & Security leadership with executive risk assessments and threat monitoring.
- Contribute to protective intelligence gathering analysis and reporting.
- Support development and refinement of protective plans based on evolving risk conditions.
Special Events & Corporate Support
- Support security operations for corporate meetings board meetings and special events.
- Assist with access control credentialing technically aided searches crowd management and incident response planning.
- Participate in afteraction reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law.
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About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
