Executive Protection Agent

Job Summary

The Executive Protection Operator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing comprehensive protective services for Dominion Energy senior level executives and high-profile personnel. This role ensures the safety of Dominion Energy individuals, assets, and operations through risk assessment, advance planning, intelligence analysis, and real-time protective response.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conducts complex and sensitive protective assignments, including domestic and international travel advances.
• Acts as an executive expert and collects, analyzes, and manages relevant sensitive intelligence. 
• Develops and delivers protective advance reports, operational plans, and risk briefings to senior security leadership.
• Acts as an executive safety expert and collects, analyzes, and manages relevant sensitive intelligence.
• Serves as a trusted agent of the organization in all executive protection matters.
• Provides technical expertise and authority with corporate security initiatives such as contract security oversight and special projects. Is a recognized expert with industry partners and stays aligned on emerging executive protection practices.
• Provides close protection services for executives, employees, and designated high-risk individuals. 
• Collaborates and provides guidance to investigative teams to address threats impacting executives or facilities. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in case management systems.
• In conjunction with Intelligence Analysts, provides expert driving services and leads logistical efforts.
• Leads and participates in ongoing firearms training and maintains operational readiness.
• Provides armed response and leadership during emergency situations.
• Leads protective security operations during crisis incidents.
• Performs strategic and detailed site threat assessments, site surveys, and vehicle route planning to mitigate security risks.
• Plans transportation route security to include review of local hospital surveys for emergency designation (level 3 or level 4).  
• Leads joint operations planning and information sharing during protective missions or emergencies.
• Coordinates protective security measures across all security programs thus supporting business continuity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum 10+ years of experience in: Law enforcement executive protection agency or corporate security executive protection.  Note:  A Master's degree will count as one year towards the experience requirement.

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience:

• High level Executive protection operations experience on a major security detail within the U.S Secret Service, U.S. State Department, Department of Justice, or State Governor’s security detail. 
• Demonstrated experience working with local, state, or federal law enforcement and corporate security partners.Specialized Crisis response Training (SWAT, SRT)
• Strong understanding of: Executive protection methodologies, Threat/risk assessment and mitigation strategies, Legal considerations related to protective operations, Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to: Operate independently in high-pressure environments, make critical decisions under dynamic conditions, manage sensitive and confidential information, Ability to carry a firearm and meet Dominion Energy, Corporate Intelligence and Security standards, including a Concealed Weapons Card and a Leosa Card.
• Must be able to work in a field-based role with frequent travel including international, overnight, and travel by airplane.
• Must be comfortable in high-risk and high-visibility environments, Requires 24/7 availability depending on executive needs.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
• Requires ability pass comprehensive medical screening and maintain high level of physical fitness including: Ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods, Ability to move rapidly in response to emergencies and perform protective actions when necessary, Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment, luggage, or emergency response gear, Ability to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods and travel frequently by air and ground transportation.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including outdoor settings, large public venues, and high-profile events.
• Integrity and professionalism; Situational awareness and vigilance; Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Leadership in high-risk environments; Discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Preferred Background: Prior experience in: Federal, state, or local law enforcement executive protection, Military (especially executive protection services roles), Advanced training or certifications in executive protection or security operations.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of educations and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:  Bachelor’s degree

 Preferred in: Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Certification in CPR, AED, First Aid or EMT training is desirable.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required