Executive Protection Officer

Travis County; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County seeks an Executive Protection Officer for the Executive Protection Unit to provide close personal protection and secure transport for protectees both inside and outside the United States.

The officer reports to the Executive Protection Supervisor and must maintain certification status, complete ongoing education, and meet all licensing requirements. Work hours include flexible protection needs and potential extended shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold active US citizenship and Texas peace officer license or be able to obtain within one year of appointment.
• Three years of law enforcement, military special operations, or executive protection experience.
• Must be able to pass criminal background checks and drug screening.
• Ability to pass a TCOLE certified weapons qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate escort of protectees in public settings and maintain proximity until relieved of duty.
• Provide close personal protection including safe transportation for travel domestically and abroad.
• Conduct risk and threat analyses for travel, appearances, and daily operations.
• Develop and implement emergency action plans and SOPs for protective actions.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation of protective actions and incidents.

Skills

Law enforcement

Executive protection

Risk analysis

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Executive Protection Officer is a certified peace officer assigned to the Executive Protection Unit (EPU). The primary responsibility of an EPU Officer is to provide close personal protection for protectee(s), which includes safe and secure transportation (vehicle or otherwise) for travel inside and outside the United States. The EPU Officer reports to the Executive Protection Supervisor or other member of management as assigned and may work from an office or field location depending upon assignment. The EPU Officer is required to maintain certification status and complete all continuing education and qualifications as required. The EPU Officer will also render basic police services, to include enforcement of the law and protection of the rights and property of the citizenry.

Two vacancies are available for this position.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a job classification within the Public Safety-Emergency Management job family. Operates a motorized vehicle. Operates radio equipment. Administers CPR and first aid. Maintains physical endurance and agility. Acts decisively, rapidly, and knowledgeably in emergency and life-threatening situations. This job works various shifts and may require working extended hours during emergency management operations. Duties require a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment necessary to take control of dynamic situations.

• Coordinates all processes related to the escort of assigned protectee(s) in public settings and shall not abandon or depart the protectee(s) or the assigned area(s) until properly relieved of duty.
• Provides close personal protection for protectee(s), which includes safe and secure transportation (vehicle or otherwise) for travel inside and outside the United States.
• Conducts analysis of surrounding areas, identifies suspicious behavior or unauthorized individuals, and takes necessary precautions and actions while on duty.
• Conducts risk and threat analysis for protectee(s) travel, public appearances, and daily operations.
• Implements emergency action plans and standard operating procedures to ensure protective actions are performed efficiently and effectively.
• Ensures all protective actions for protectee(s) are executed according to executive close personal protection industry standards and practices and in compliance with Texas State and Federal Laws.
• Reviews and maintains records, reports, summary data and other documentation for completed protective actions, protectee interactions, and other protectee(s) related assignments.
• Documents all critical incidents and submits within required time frame.
• Prepares statistical reports; Verifies reports are accurate and legible.
• Maintains physical fitness to perform essential duties of the position.
• The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work, nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed or list all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Education and Experience

Requires a High School diploma or equivalency certificate with no felony convictions.

Must be at least 21 years of age or at least 18 years of age with 60 or more hours of accredited college credits or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge.

Three (3) years law enforcement, military special operations, or executive protection experience

AND

Active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer License, or ability to obtain License within one year of appointment.

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements

Must be a US Citizen

Active US Passport

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Must be able to pass a criminal background check (including CJIS and Fingerprint submission) and drug screening

Ability to pass a TCOLE certified weapons qualification

Proof of completion of NIMS IS-700, IS-800, IS-100, IS-200, IS-300 within one year of appointment

Preferred

Law enforcement special operations work experience

Executive protection work experience

Knowledge of

• Local, state, and federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to law enforcement and executive protection. Policies, practices, procedures, and terminology of assigned function.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills in a variety of situations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to effectively track and manage deliverables.

Skill in

• Must have requisite skills to prepare official documents required to perform assigned functions, including but not limited to interoffice memorandums, letters to other agencies, affidavits, investigative reports and case filing documents (creating clear, concise and grammatically correct documents).
• Must maintain a professional demeanor, to include good interpersonal and public relations skills,
• Must be proficient in the use of defensive tactics requiring physical force including the use of intermediate impact weapons and firearms.
• Must be proficient in the following: computer and vehicle operations, radio communications, scene management and resolution, gaining and maintaining control of persons and investigation and evidence control. Must be proficient in map reading skills.
• Working well under pressure, producing high quality results, while meeting required reporting and notification timelines.
• Presenting facts, precedents, and recommendations orally and in writing and apply where necessary, negotiation and mediation skills.

Ability to

• Control emotions and focus on the professional duties and obligations in all circumstances regardless of provocations or stresses encountered.
• Listen effective by using good listening techniques.
• Communicate necessary information to others in a calm, clear, dispassionate and purposeful speaking voice in all circumstances.
• Create accurate, clear, concise, comprehensive, relevant and grammatically correct documents.
• Take appropriate action to accomplish assigned duties and accept responsibility for outcomes.
• Use appropriate physical force, including deadly force, when necessary to prevent the imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to others or self.
• Respond to unexpected situations in a reasonable manner.
• Maintain physical endurance and agility.

Constant standing, handling, use of vision, depth perception. Frequent reaching, forceful gripping, use of fine dexterity. Occasional sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling/crouching, bending/squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, talking. Exposure to excessive heat and cold (outdoor conditions); job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects. Must be able to perform physical functions associated with operating a motor vehicle, safely operate a firearm, radio equipment and computer equipment.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8am - 5pm. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends.

Department: Information Technology

Location: Flexible; based on protection needs.

Drug Test and Alcohol Test Required.

TCOLE, Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.