Executive Protection Lead — Risk & Security Strategy

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Newport, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in executive protection or equivalents, training academy or law enforcement background, and a BA/BS in criminal justice preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive protection, military or law enforcement dignitary protection, or equivalent experience is required.
• Executive/close protection training academy or military/law enforcement equivalent completed.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university in criminal justice or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key Global Security & Resilience resource on executive protection and protective intelligence for executives.
• Build partnerships with law enforcement, security contractors, and private sector resources.
• Assist in vetting third-party executive protection contractors and recommend services.
• Conduct advance risk assessments at travel destinations, event sites, and residences; write risk assessment reports and security plans.
• Represent Chipotle to ensure safety of principals at events and travel.
• Coordinate transportation of principals and routes.
• Assist in executive threat investigations with professionalism and legal compliance.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate with emergency services.
• Document incidents in the case management system and preserve evidence.

Skills

Executive protection

Close protection

Risk assessment

Situational awareness

OSINT gathering

Communication with principals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Protective intelligence software

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in executive protection or equivalents, training academy or law enforcement background, and a BA/BS in criminal justice preferred.