Job Description

HR Media & Co. is seeking an Executive Protection Officer for our client a national foundation to join their team

Position Title: Executive Protection Officer

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job Type: Full Time

The foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to building bridges to opportunity for underserved populations in the United States and around the world.

The foundation is a workforce development and community building foundation that is committed to building bridges to opportunity in the United States and around the world. The foundation focuses on three pillars: Business Partnerships, Workforce Readiness, and Community Building.

Strategic Pillars:

Financial Inclusion : Partnering on social innovation initiatives that facilitate wealth generation and economic mobility.

Educational Access and Workforce Readiness : Providing access to quality education, certification, and training programs that prepare and advance individuals for the workforce of the future.

Community Transformation and Well-being : Promoting global and local community innovation to create healthier, more sustainable environments where people live, work, and interact.

The foundation is headquartered in Dallas, TX. The Executive Protection Officer will be based in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid role with a flex schedule that will require evenings, weekends, and frequent travel.

Position Summary

The Executive Protection Officer will ensure the safety and security of the Foundation's President/CEO. The Executive Protection Officer will provide executive protection for the President/CEO, including during domestic and occasional international travel, public appearances, and other high-profile engagements. In addition, the EPO will supervise the Security and Risk Specialist.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong federal security background and extensive experience in ensuring the safety and security of high-profile individuals, cybersecurity awareness, physical security strategy, high level of discretion and confidentiality, strong situational awareness, discretion, and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities:

Executive Protection & Security Operations

• Provide executive protection for the President/CEO.
• Conduct comprehensive threat and risk assessments, including advanced work at event venues, travel destinations, and other operational environments.
• Plan and manage secure transportation logistics, including route planning, contingency protocols, and coordination with travel teams.
• Maintain a low-profile, professional presence while proactively identifying and mitigating potential threats in real time.
• Respond swiftly and appropriately to emergencies, including medical, security, or evacuation scenarios.

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise and provide strategic guidance to the Security and Risk Specialist, ensuring responsibilities align with overall safety and organizational objectives.
• Support office security assessments, making recommendations for physical or procedural improvements.
• Maintain detailed and confidential records of incidents, executive travel, and operational protocols.

Collaboration & Liaison

• Coordinate closely with internal staff, venue security, local law enforcement, and other external partners to ensure seamless protective coverage and event planning.
• Act as a liaison with internal departments such as HR and legal on matters impacting executive safety and well-being.

Cybersecurity Awareness

• Ensure cybersecurity and secure communications protocols are upheld in collaboration with IT and leadership teams.
• Advise executives on the best practices of digital security.

Professional Development & Intelligence Monitoring

• Stay current on executive protection best practices, public engagement risks specific to nonprofit leaders, and relevant regional or national security developments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional security experience, including direct experience with high-profile executives required.
• Previous experience in executive protection for public figures or organizational leaders required.
• Cybersecurity and/or technology oversight experience is required.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and valid license to carry a firearm (CHL/LTC) required.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, travel frequently and adapt to changing schedules and environments as required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact professionally with high-profile individuals and the public.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism, strong situational awareness, discretion, and crisis management skills.
• Federal agency background strongly preferred.
• Possession of or prior eligibility for high-level security clearances.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the foundation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170, $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have cybersecurity and technology oversight experience?
• Do you have a minimum of 15 years of professional security experience, including direct experience with high-profile executives and experience in executive protection for public figures or organizational leaders?
• Do you have a clean driving record?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• license to carry a firearm (CHL/LTC) (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75236

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