Executive Security Specialist Job at Blackstone Consulting, Inc., Oakland, CA

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  • Blackstone Consulting, Inc.
  • Oakland, CA

Job Description

Executive Security Specialist

Salary: $55/hour

Location: Oakland, CA

We are seeking an experienced Executive Security Specialist to support our corporate security program, providing close protection and secure transportation to the CEO and other senior executives in dynamic environments. This role requires expertise in protective operations, advance planning, and risk mitigation, with responsibilities that include conducting threat assessments, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners, and executing strategic security plans aligned with enterprise safety objectives. The ideal candidate will have a background in executive protection, military, law enforcement, or high-level security, with strong communication skills and the ability to operate discreetly and professionally. Familiarity with healthcare systems is preferred.

This position involves periodic travel, participation in company-sponsored training, and a commitment to maintaining operational excellence within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. This position is an FTE (Full-Time Employment) slot in the Oakland, CA headquarters building and travel in support of executive operations is required.

Job Responsibilities:

Executive Protection: Ensure the safety and well-being of the Chairman and CEO. This will involve conducting comprehensive site surveys/advances to evaluate potential security threats and implementing suitable countermeasures. Additionally, the Executive Security Specialist will oversee logistical aspects such as transportation, accommodations, and venue security to facilitate the smooth and secure movement of executives and CEO during events and travel. In certain instances, collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and external security providers will be necessary to establish effective communication channels.

Executive Travel: Accountable for overseeing executive travel arrangements, both domestically and internationally, throughout events and corporate offices. This entails devising and executing security protocols and procedures, liaising with local law enforcement agencies and security consultants, and working closely with a team of executive protection specialists to safeguard executives and CEO during their travels.

Collaboration: The Executive Security Specialist will collaborate with other departments, stakeholders, or vendors to ensure that the executive protection program aligns with the overall security strategy of the company. This may include working with Executive Staff, HR, Legal, and IT departments to ensure that security policies and procedures are properly integrated into the company's overall operations.

Administrative Activities: completing required compliance documents, mandatory company trainings, vendor access requirements.

Professional Training and Development : completing recertification training, participating in advanced skills training as directed, pursuing new product training, advancing qualifications

Financial Responsibilities: Minor financial management for regional allotment, under supervision and approval from the Director of Executive Protection

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively interact with executives, colleagues, and external parties. Executive Support Specialist must be capable of providing clear instructions, maintaining open lines of communication, and defusing tense situations using effective communication, and de-escalation techniques

Discretion and Confidentiality: Demonstrated the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality is vital in this role. Executive Support Specialist must exercise discretion in all interactions and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the executives they protect.

Additional functions and requirements: may be assigned by leadership as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the team member to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma, or equivalent
  • Additional relevant education or training in law enforcement, security management, risk assessment, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in executive protection, close protection, or a related field (physical security will not be considered as experience)
  • California BSIS Security Guard Card & Exposed Firearms Permit
  • BLS First Aid/AED Adult & Children
  • Completion of Recognized Executive Protection training academy/program
  • Acceptable training academies include Gavin de Becker, AUS, PFC, R.L. Oatman, EPI, Gov/Military/LEO PSD training programs
  • Proficiency in utilizing communication software such as Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word. Strong report writing, including the development of security planning documents, country reports, and risk assessments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Combination of at least 6 years demonstrating expertise in executive protection and close protection is desired. Previous experience in a corporate or healthcare environment is highly valued
  • In addition to the minimum experience requirements: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Evasion Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), CA Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) Tactical Emergency Casualty Care of Combat (TECCC/TCCC) and PMI training is highly preferred
  • Proficient in emergency management software, cybersecurity, incident reporting, threat assessment software, and drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area,

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