Executive Protection Coordinator

Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc. seeks an Executive Protection Coordinator to lead the EP team assigned to a client and manage day-to-day household operations. You will conduct risk assessments, develop strategies, and coordinate travel security and emergencies.

You will supervise EP staff, handle schedules and logistics, liaise with vendors, and ensure high standards of service while protecting the client’s safety and privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security or risk management with 7 years in enterprise security.
• Texas DPS Personal Protection Officer/Level IV license and TX LTC Permit or Equivalent.
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and collaboratively at various levels.
• Extensive experience in both household management and security/executive protection.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Supervise executive protection team members and manage administrative duties including schedules and timesheets.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify client threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement personal protection strategies tailored to client needs.
• Coordinate with EP agents and drivers to ensure seamless protection services.
• Communicate security procedures and precautions to client and staff.
• Manage household staff and operational logistics; coordinate daily operations.
• Liaise between client and vendors for clear communication and smooth operations.
• Manage client travel arrangements including transportation and accommodations.
• Train security personnel in EP techniques and protocols.
• Stay current with risk management regulations and standards.
• Manage budget for EP operations; allocate resources effectively.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Pressure handling

Cross-level collaboration

Household management

Executive protection

Project coordination

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security or risk management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.

At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our network of industry subject matter experts.

The Executive Protection Coordinator, assigned to a specific client, will manage the Executive Protection team and oversee day-to-day household operations. The Coordinator is tasked with ensuring the overall safety of their client including conducting risk assessments, developing strategies, coordinating travel security, and planning for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Supervise executive protection team members and manage all associated administrative duties, including drafting work schedules, coordinating team travel assignments and logistics, and processing timesheets for Contract Manager approval.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities for the client.
• Develop, plan, and implement comprehensive personal protection strategies tailored to the client's specific needs.
• Coordinate with other security professionals, such as executive protection agents and drivers, to ensure seamless protection services.
• Communicate effectively with the client and their staff to keep them informed about planned security procedures and any recommended precautions.
• Manage household staff, administrative logistics and coordinate daily operations while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Serve as the main liaison between client and vendors, ensuring clear communication and smooth operations.
• Manage travel arrangements, including transportation, accommodations, and itineraries for the client.
• Train security personnel in executive protection techniques and protocols relevant to the client's situation.
• Research and stay current with relevant industry regulations and standards related to risk management.
• Manage the budget for executive protection operations and ensure that resources are allocated effectively to maximize security.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in security or risk management with seven years of experience in enterprise, security, or operational risk management within a regional or global corporate environment. Texas DPS Personal Protection Officer/Level IV license and TX LTC Permit or Equivalent is required.

• Able to work independently, under pressure, and collaboratively at various levels within the organization.
• Extensive experience in both household management and security/executive protection.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Project coordination skills.
• Serve on as an active member of executive protection assignments, as needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Serve as a positive team member.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.