Executive Protection Specialist

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COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week.

Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

The Executive Protection Specialist (EPS) provides discreet, professional, and risk-based protection for designated principals, authorized family members, and associated assets. The role combines close protection, protective intelligence, advance work, secure transportation, emergency preparedness, and disciplined incident documentation. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, preserve confidentiality, and deliver protection in a manner that supports the principal’s safety, privacy, mobility, and business objectives.

• 30% Deliver low-profile or overt close protection in accordance with approved risk assessments, protection plans, post orders, applicable law, and company policy. Maintain situational awareness, appropriate positioning, and disciplined response while supporting the principal’s safety, privacy, schedule, and freedom of movement.
• 20% Conduct protective advances for residences, offices, events, hotels, airports, venues, and travel routes. Identify hazards, safe areas, emergency exits, medical resources, and contingency options; plan secure ground movements, including route selection, alternates, vehicle readiness, and arrival and departure procedures.
• 15% Monitor, assess, and communicate relevant threat, vulnerability, and incident information; protect sensitive schedules, locations, personal information, and operational methods; and promptly escalate credible concerns through established channels.
• 15% Prepare, coordinate, and execute emergency action plans for medical incidents, fire, severe weather, civil disturbance, transportation disruption, and other foreseeable contingencies, consistent with legal requirements and established response protocols.
• 10% Coordinate with corporate security, protective intelligence, security operations centers, event and aviation teams, medical resources, law enforcement, security drivers, and approved vendors. Conduct briefings, equipment checks, shift handovers, after-action reviews, and accurate incident and activity reporting.
• 10% Maintain operational proficiency through recurring training, exercises, and evaluation; comply with company policies, use-of-force requirements, licensing rules, travel regulations, and applicable local and international laws; and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required:

• Three or more years of recent experience in executive protection, close protection, dignitary protection, military protective services, or a comparable high-trust security role.
• Completion of a recognized executive protection or close protection training program covering risk assessment, advance work, protective formations, emergency procedures, and operational planning.
• Current adult first aid, CPR, and AED certification; ability to obtain enhanced trauma-care certification within one year.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and demonstrated defensive or security-driving capability.
• Ability to prepare concise operational plans, briefings, and incident reports and to use secure communications and common productivity tools.
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, emotional self-control, integrity, teamwork, and service orientation in dynamic environments.
• Ability to satisfy lawful background screening, credentialing, licensing, and travel requirements associated with the assignment.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and short-notice domestic or international travel.

Experience Preferred:

• Five or more years of executive protection experience in a corporate, high-net-worth, diplomatic, or similarly complex operating environment.
• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Associate Protection Professional (APP), or comparable relevant credential.
• ASIS Executive Protection Certificate or other reputable advanced executive protection training.
• Advanced emergency medical qualification, such as emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, or recognized tactical or remote-care training.
• Formal protective or evasive driving training.
• Experience with protective intelligence, open-source research, residential security, aviation security, event security, or security operations centers.
• International operating experience and proficiency in an additional language.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• A valid LEOSA-Law Enforcement Officers Safety permit, State of Texas Concealed Carry Weapons permit, Guard Card, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/First Aid certification.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred:

• CPP-Certified Protection Professional

Skills and Abilities:

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Risk-based decision-making and threat awareness
• Protective planning and attention to detail
• Discretion, confidentiality, and professional presence
• Clear communication and cross-functional coordination
• Adaptability, composure, and disciplined execution
• Customer-focused service without compromising security
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Savviness & Stakeholder Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry 200 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Must demonstrate ability to sprint short distances, quickly with agility.

Work Environment:

This role routinely operates in offices, residences, vehicles, airports, event venues, and outdoor environments. Assignments may involve prolonged standing or sitting, rapid movement, lifting and carrying operational equipment, variable weather, crowds, and extended travel. Any physical requirements must be job-related, applied consistently, and accommodated as required by applicable law.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.