Executive Protection Lead: Global Security & Risk

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Equity awards

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Lead Workplace Protection Specialist to provide executive security services to Chipotle’s officers and guests, at work, travel, and events. The role emphasizes advance security planning, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, protective intelligence, and close protection.

You will work with GSR leadership and contractors, conduct risk assessments at destinations, write reports and operations plans, coordinate transportation, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive protection, military or law enforcement dignitary protection, or equivalent experience is required.
• Successful completion or an executive / close protection training academy or military / law enforcement equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university in criminal justice or a related field is preferred.
• Strong situational awareness, countersurveillance, close protection, and advance risk assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate risk determinations, security plans, and incident updates to principals and GSR leadership.
• Experience serving as an executive or dignitary protection subject matter expert on a security team.
• Experience with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering and analysis and use of third-party OSINT/SOCINT platforms.
• Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule with last minute adjustments based upon travel and security needs of the principal(s).
• Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, travel risk management platforms, and protective intelligence software.
• Travel required up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key Global Security & Resilience resource on matters of executive protection and protective intelligence related to executives.
• Build highly effective partnerships and establish long-term relationships with law enforcement, security contractors, and outside private sector security and intelligence resources.
• Assist in vetting third-party executive protection contractors against GSR objectives and make recommendations to management on necessary services for meeting the security objectives for the principal(s).
• Always act with a high degree of professionalism and confidence while remaining worthy of trust and confidence.
• Conduct virtual and in-person advance risk assessments at travel destinations, event sites, and private residences, writing advance risk assessment reports and security operations plans for management approval.
• Represent Chipotle and work effectively with contract security, flight personnel, office and event production staff, guests, and attendees, to ensure the safety and security of principals and events as assigned.
• Transport and/or coordinates transportation of principal(s), ensuring the safest route to destinations.
• Assist in executive threat investigations as assigned with a high degree of professionalism and compliance with legal requirements.
• Respond to medical emergencies and work with emergency services as necessary.
• Document and update all incidents and investigations in the case management system designated by management. Preserve evidence and statements in a manner consistent with policy.

Skills

Executive protection

Risk assessment

Close protection

Security operations

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Travel risk management platforms

Protective intelligence software

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Lead Workplace Protection Specialist to provide executive security services to Chipotle’s officers and guests, at work, travel, and events. The role emphasizes advance security planning, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, protective intelligence, and close protection.

You will work with GSR leadership and contractors, conduct risk assessments at destinations, write reports and operations plans, coordinate transportation, and respond to emergencies.