Close Protection Officer

Thomson Reuters Markets Espana SL.; Rosemead, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison seeks a seasoned Close Protection Officer in Rosemead, CA to safeguard executives and high‑profile events using intelligence‑driven risk assessments and rapid response.

You will coordinate secure transportation, monitor for threats, and work with Corporate Security to align protective measures. This on-site role requires up to 60% travel and a strong medical/defense training background.

Relocation is not required; travel and certifications are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in a law-enforcement, military, or security-related field.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Current CA BSIS Guard Permit and Exposed Firearm Carry Permit (or ability to obtain within six months).
• CCW license or LEOSA compliance.
• Post-offer cardiovascular-fitness and behavioral-health evaluations.
• Ability to perform physical-fitness activities and maintain proficiency in self-defense techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical protection to executives during travel, events, and daily activities, maintaining a low profile while ensuring safety.
• Drives or coordinates secure transportation, including route planning, vehicle inspections, and contingency planning for emergencies.
• Monitors surroundings for suspicious activity and employs counter-surveillance techniques to detect and deter potential threats.
• Conducts thorough risk assessments and pre-visits to venues, hotels, offices, and travel routes to identify vulnerabilities and establish secure environments.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Works with SCE Corporate Security to align executive protection protocols with broader security strategies and physical infrastructure.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding the executive’s personal and professional life, travel plans, and sensitive information.
• Stays current with defensive tactics, first aid, firearms proficiency, and corporate security protocols through regular training and certifications.
• A material duty is protecting company assets and private customer data with the highest standards of conduct.

Skills

Executive protection

Security risk assessment

Route planning

Crisis response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become aClose Protection Officerat Southern California Edison(SCE) and build a better tomorrow.In this job,you'llensure the safety and security of high-profile events, individuals within the organization, including executives, board members, and other key personnel. You willutilizeintelligence-driven risk assessments, threat monitoring, and strategic security measures to adopt a proactive and adaptive approach to enhance safety.You will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization's leadership andmaintainingbusiness continuity through discretion and rapid response.

As aClose ProtectionOfficer,your workwill help power our planet, reduce carbonemissionsand create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

• Provides physical protection to executives during travel, events, and daily activities, maintaining a low profile while ensuring safety.
• Drives or coordinates secure transportation, including route planning, vehicle inspections, and contingency planning for emergencies.
• Monitors surroundings for suspicious activity and employs counter‐surveillance techniques to detect and deter potential threats.
• Conducts thorough risk assessments and pre‑visits to venues, hotels, offices, and travel routes to identify vulnerabilities and establish secure environments.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Works closely with SCE Corporate Security to align executive protection protocols with broader security strategies and physical infrastructure.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding the executive’s personal and professional life, travel plans, and sensitive corporate information.
• Stays current with defensive tactics, first aid, firearms proficiency, and corporate security protocols through regular training and certifications.
• A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in a law‑enforcement, military, or security‑related field.
• Experience in security and protective services.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Have a current and active CA BSIS Guard Permit and Exposed Firearm Carry Permit (or ability to obtain both within six months).
• Possess a valid California Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) license or LEOSA compliance.
• Successful completion of post‑offer cardiovascular‑fitness and behavioral‑health evaluations.
• Ability to perform physical‑fitness activities, including:
• Passing the physical‑readiness test.
• Standing, walking, and running for extended periods.
• Lifting and carrying an average‑sized person.
• Performing fitness drills for continuous readiness.
• Maintaining proficiency in self‑defense techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Homeland Security, Security Management, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement Studies, Protective Services/Public Safety, Intelligence Studies, or a closely related field.
• Active membership or demonstrated involvement in professional protective services or executive protection organizations, such as the Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP), Executive Protection Institute (EPI), Private Security Professionals of America (PSPA), ASIS International, Nine Lives Associates (NLA), International Protective Security Board (IPSB), Corporate Executive Protection Leadership Council (CPLC), or the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP).
• Experience providing close or executive protection to high‑profile individuals, corporate executives, dignitaries, or VIPs, including advance planning and protective intelligence.
• Advanced training or hands‑on experience conducting threat assessments, route and venue advances, site surveys, and counter‑surveillance operations.
• Current certifications such asTCCC/TECC, EMT, First Aid/CPR/AED, with proficiency in emergency medical response under high‑stress or hostile conditions.
• Completion of recognized advanced close protection officer training, tactical driving, defensive tactics, or use‑of‑force training beyond basic state licensing requirements.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with principals, executive staff, law enforcement agencies, and team members while maintaining discretion at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly assess evolving environments, make sound decisions under pressure, and adapt protective measures in real time.

Additional Information

• This position's work mode ison-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• The primary work location for this position is Rosemead, CA. However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work at various locations in and out of the SCE service territory.
• Position will require up to 60% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory. This position will also require some travel while accompanying principals on business and personal trips.
• This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
• This position will work an alternate schedule, including but not limited to a 3/12 work week.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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