Global Executive Protection Lead

NOKIA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia seeks an Executive Protection Officer to safeguard senior leadership through proactive, discreet protection across corporate and travel contexts. Role emphasizes risk-informed planning, live threat assessment, and close coordination with Security teams and external partners.

The incumbent will protect leadership during meetings, travel, and incidents, maintain sharp situational awareness, and ensure secure mobility and residences while upholding the highest standards of integrity and

Qualifications

• Proven executive protection experience in corporate, government, or high-net-worth environments.
• Strong understanding of protective security principles, travel risk, threat assessment, and executive mobility.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in dynamic, international environments.
• Excellent observational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Experience in surveillance detection and advance planning.
• Valid driver's license and defensive driving qualification.
• Emergency first aid qualification.
• High level of personal integrity, discretion, and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive, discreet, and risk-informed protection to senior leadership during day-to-day activities, events, meetings, and personal engagements.
• Maintain constant situational awareness and implement protective strategies to mitigate physical, reputational, and logistical risks.
• Assess risk conditions based on geopolitical context, crime patterns, local infrastructure, and security resources.
• Conduct reconnaissance and security advance planning at venues, meeting locations, travel routes, and accommodations.
• Work closely with executive assistants, internal security, travel and logistics teams to integrate security into leadership schedules.
• Coordinate international and domestic travel support, liaising with local teams, external vendors, transport services, and vetted local security partners.
• Support coordination with global security vendors for additional protection, medical support, or regional surge capacity.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining residential security protocols for designated leadership residences.
• Participate in emergency response and evacuation efforts during high-impact incidents or medical emergencies.
• Contribute to written risk assessments and operational plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation and incident reporting in accordance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global threat trends and adjust security posture accordingly.
• Maintain a highly professional and discreet presence at all times.
• Maintain personal readiness through regular training, drills, and equipment checks.

Skills

Executive protection

Threat assessment

International operations

Observation & decision making

Communication with leadership

Travel risk management

Discretion & integrity

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nokia seeks an Executive Protection Officer to safeguard senior leadership through proactive, discreet protection across corporate and travel contexts. Role emphasizes risk-informed planning, live threat assessment, and close coordination with Security teams and external partners.

The incumbent will protect leadership during meetings, travel, and incidents, maintain sharp situational awareness, and ensure secure mobility and residences while upholding the highest standards of integrity and