Executive Protection Specialist - Travel & Event Security

Ally-Financial; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Fertility assistance

Job summary

Ally Financial seeks an Executive Protection Specialist based in Charlotte to safeguard executives, employees, and guests. You will plan routes, assess sites, and perform advance work to reduce risks while maintaining discretion and professionalism in daily activities, travel, and events.

The role requires 1+ years in executive protection or related security fields, with strong threat management skills, calm decision-making, and current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in executive protection or related security field.
• Strong knowledge of executive protection principles and threat management.
• Experience conducting site assessments and security planning for travel and events.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive protection support during routine movements, travel, and events.
• Conduct route planning, site assessments, and advance work to mitigate risks.
• Maintain situational awareness and respond to emergencies and security incidents.
• Coordinate with assistants, facilities teams, security partners, and law enforcement.
• Assist with development and execution of security plans and travel briefings.
• Process visitors at executive floor security checkpoints with professionalism.
• Operate security resources and company vehicles per standards.
• Participate in ongoing executive protection training.

Skills

Executive protection

Threat management

Advance planning

Protective operations

Communication

Calm under pressure

Discretion

Education

High school Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Job description

Ally Financial seeks an Executive Protection Specialist based in Charlotte to safeguard executives, employees, and guests. You will plan routes, assess sites, and perform advance work to reduce risks while maintaining discretion and professionalism in daily activities, travel, and events.

The role requires 1+ years in executive protection or related security fields, with strong threat management skills, calm decision-making, and current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.