Executive Security Services Specialist

The Security Executive Council; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,909 - 201,454; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Company retirement contribution

2-for-1 matching gifts

Professional development resources

Job summary

Capital Group is seeking an experienced Global Safety and Security professional to deliver and support executive security services for global leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Downtown Los Angeles, you will coordinate with internal teams, oversee contractors, manage incidents, and drive the travel security program while on-site five days a week.

Competitive base salary in Southern California plus bonuses, retirement contributions and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a corporate security or government role focusing on executive protection, program management, security operations, travel safety, event/incident monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety and security services to Capital’s global leaders.
• Oversee security contractors, office safety and security operations, and security incident response.
• Conduct internal case management and investigations related to workplace violence, threats, theft or fraud.
• Support travel security programs and partner with vendors for global visibility and intelligence.
• Provide travel safety briefings, risk assessments, and respond to travel-related concerns for senior leaders.
• Perform event security risk assessments and provide on-site event support to protect associates, attendees and reputation.
• Coordinate with Regional Security Teams and the Global Security Operations Center, working on-site in Downtown Los Angeles five days per week.

Skills

Executive protection

Program management

Security operations

Travel safety

Incident response

Crisis management

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Open source monitoring tools

Subscription-based monitoring tools

Job description

About the job

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

“I can influence my income.”

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

“I can lead a full life.”

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

As a member of the Global Safety and Security team, reporting to Capital’s Security Sr Manager of Executive Security Services, you will be responsible for delivering and supporting the global safety and security strategy and modifying as needed to enhance the safety and security of Capital's senior leaders and business operations. You will work proactively with key stakeholders, leaders, and partners to identify and mitigate safety and security risks that have the potential to impact Capitals’ leaders and business operations, and you will be a key member of the Global Safety and Security team.

Preferred Location: Candidates currently living in Southern California, particularly within reasonable commuting distance of Downtown Los Angeles.

You will deliver on and support Capital’s executive security services programs, including:

• Delivering safety and security services to Capital’s global leaders
• Overseeing and managing security contractors, external relationship management, office safety and security operations, and security incident response
• Internal case management, security investigations related to workplace violence or threats, theft and or fraud cases
• Support associate travel security program and partner with vendors that provide global visibility and intelligence for Capital’s travel program
• Provide travel safety briefings, risk assessments, and responding to travel concerns that affect senior leaders globally
• Event security risk assessment and on-site event support to ensure the safety and security of Capital associates, meeting attendees, and reputation

You will work closely with Regional Security Teams and Capital’s Global Security Operations Center, working on-site in Downtown Los Angeles five days per week, to enable Capital's enterprise physical security program and support the maturity of Capital Group’s Global Security Operations.

You will coordinate with internal colleagues and stakeholders across Office Services, Information Technology Group, Engineering, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Event Planners, and various business groups to identify problems and recommends/implements solutions in a proactive and timely manner to mitigate physical security risks.

You will help coordinate with security vendors, engineers, consultants, and contractors across the globe to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and, if necessary, modify existing agreements.

You will assist to provide guidance for new technologies and methodologies as business needs evolve; evaluate new or modified end-to-end systems, processes and/or products versus internal security standards to identify potential solutions to further secure Capital Group operations.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities

• You have a minimum of 7+ years in a corporate security or a government role with a focus on executive protection, program management, security operations, travel safety and security, and event/incident monitoring and reporting
• You have the ability to work/cover on-call responsibilities as well as willingness to react to emergencies as they occur on a 24/7 basis
• You are experienced with incident response, crisis management, training, workplace violence and internal investigations, and have the ability to maintain control under stressful situations
• You have professional domestic and international travel experience and can travel on short notice
• You have the ability to coordinate with internal colleagues and stakeholders across various departments to identify and implement solutions to mitigate safety and security risks
• You maintain knowledge in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the department/business area
• You have willingness to take the initiative, prioritize projects and problem solve with little supervision, and the ability to maintain control under stressful situations
• You are experienced with open source and subscription-based monitoring tools
• You are an excellent written and oral communicator, and an effective presenter conducting both group and individual presentations
• You demonstrate sound judgment to independently handle/advise on a wide range of issues and strong relationship management
• You can manage deliverables independently and with a high degree of efficiency
• You have strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to handle simultaneous priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• You have a college degree, advanced degree a plus
• Law enforcement experience, especially within Southern California
• Reasonable proximity to Downtown Los Angeles
• EP Training Certification
• First Aid / Medical Certification
• Evasive / Defensive Driving Certification
• Demonstrated history of safe driving with a clean DMV record

Compensation:

“I Can Learn More About Capital Group.”

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.

Southern California Base Salary Range: $125,909-$201,454

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

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