
Executive Transportation & Security Specialist
- Chicago, IL
- $115,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare and/or coordinate daily activity reports, maintenance logs, and/or vehicle records.
- Safeguard and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
- Assess potential risks to the principal through collaboration with Global Intelligence, available OSINT, and whenever possible conducting advance security reconnaissance prior to all driving engagements.
- Maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to security and/or emergency situations.
- Be able to provide emergency first aid and CPR if needed and be actively certified in both.
- Threat mitigation and risk identification responsibilities via proactive means, site visits, and pre-planning security of events where needed.
- Maintain and keep vehicle in optimal operating readiness.
- Willing to schedule vacation and time off coordinated with the principal’s schedule.
- Maintain relationships with local and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Must have completed a defensive and offensive driving school whether private (Vehicle Dynamics, AS3 Driving etc.) or government.
- Specially training in route analysis, escape and evasion, vehicle dynamics, and emergency action planning/medical procedures.
- Government, Military, or Law Enforcement experience is preferred.
- 5+ years in a security role is required.
- Trained or experience in Executive Protection, Residential Security and Secure Driving.
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Able to use good judgment and act in a decisive manner in emergency situations.
- Valid Illinois driving license.
- Ability to work long hours, including weekends with little notice in support of your assigned principle.
- Must be physically fit and void of medical conditions that prevent successful completion of listed responsibilities and requirements.