Executive Protection Officer

Aflac; Georgia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

11 paid holidays

Up to 20 days PTO

Job summary

Aflac Incorporated is hiring for an onsite Executive Protection role at the Columbus, GA site. You will protect senior leaders, assess threats, and coordinate security for high-profile events and travel.

The role requires law enforcement or protective services background, CPR/First Aid, and an Armed Security Officer Certification with a concealed handgun license. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Must possess (or be able to obtain) Armed Security Officer Certification and a license to carry a concealed handgun.
• 4+ years of law enforcement or protective services experience required.
• Ability to pass background, medical (DOT), agility and other assessments.
• FAA background check and aviation badge required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in providing protective service programs for executives and high-risk staff and families.
• Initiates emergency-response actions during crises and provides first responder medical support as circumstances dictate.
• Conducts security threat assessments and reviews travel itineraries for risk.
• Conducts reconnaissance of travel locations to identify risks and countermeasures.
• Provides logistical support for executive movements and coordinates with hosts, staff, drivers, and others.
• Leads evacuations and guides employees, vendors, and guests to safety in emergencies.

Skills

Executive protection

Intelligence analysis

Risk assessments

Communication skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPR/First Aid

Armed Security Officer Certification

License to carry concealed handgun

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…

The Company: Aflac Incorporated

The Location: GA, US

The Division: Corporate Services

Job Id: 10126

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000

Job Posting End Date: November 5, 2026

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all… The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation

— This role is an onsite role. You will be required to work at the ASC in Columbus, Ga during your set working schedule.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• An ability to assess, understand and mitigate threats to the company and people
• Proven ability to apply sound judgment and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Strong experience with: executive protection, intelligence analysis and risk assessments
• Ability to effectively communicate security-related concepts/concerns to all levels of personnel to include Senior Management and Executives.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and adherence to all aspects of Aflac’s driving policy, including ability to be insurable by the company insurance carrier
• Demonstrated knowledge of public/private security and protection principles and practices; relevant laws and regulations that govern the protection of information security and physical assets.
• Knowledge of Aflac’s organizational and functional operating structure, products, administrative procedures, policy data, benefit plans, and terminology
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication (both written and oral) skills.
• Successful completion of CPR/First Aid & AED certification every two years
• Successful completion of annual weapons training to include tasers
• Physical strength to deadlift up to 65 pounds
• Physical flexibility
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention span
• Ability to process information quickly and accurately
• Stress tolerance
• Emotional stability
• Impulse management
• Emotional regulation
• Risk management
• Ability to handle mentally demanding tasks and/or events
• Experience using Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• CPR/First Aid
• Possess (or have the ability to obtain) an Armed Security Officer Certification in the state where your worksite is based and a license to carry a concealed handgun.
• 4+ years of law enforcement or protective services experience needed
• Successfully pass a background check, medical (DOT) physical endurance and agility test, psychological exam, and other assessments as required
• Successfully pass Federal Aviation Administration background check and possess AOA aviation badge

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Successful completion of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) and Certified in Security Supervisor Management (CSSM) course
• Former Executive Security experience

Travel

• Less than or equal to fifty percent

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in providing protective service programs as directed for the executive and other highrisk staff and their families
• Initiate emergency-response actions in the event of crises, emergencies or threats to designated executives and provide first responder level medical support as circumstances dictate and takes proactive measures to prevent such incidents
• Conduct security threat assessments while reviewing the daily schedule and projected travel itinerary of the executives to identify potential security and safety related issues.
• Ensure reconnaissance of locations on the travel itinerary for designated executives are conducted to identify potential risks and countermeasures to mitigate the risk
• Perform logistical support for the executive’s movements by coordinating with hosts, staff, drivers and others to ensure a seamless and consistent application of protective security measures
• Gives tips and precautions on how to prevent security-threatening situations
• Attends specialized training in tactical driving, self-defense, certification in First Aid/CPR, defibrillator usage and first responder medicine.
• Ability to assist with evacuations
• Ability to help lead employees, vendors, and guests to safety in an emergency situation
• Ability to observe, report and protect Aflac employees and assets
• Provides other duties as assigned

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $75,000 to $95,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.