Key Personnel/ Executive Protection Specialist

Crisis24; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisis24 in New York City seeks a highly experienced Key Personnel/Executive Protection Specialist to oversee protective operations for designated executives, their families, and company assets. You will plan and coordinate secure transport, residential and event protection, and travel security.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to assess risk, conduct protective intelligence, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5–10 years of executive protection or related security experience.
• Valid NY Guard Card and NYS CCL or HR 218/LEOSA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute protective operations for executives and assets.
• Manage secure transport, residential and event protection, and travel security.
• Provide briefings and risk assessments; maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Skills

Executive protection experience

Threat assessment

Surveillance detection

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or Security Management

Job description

About Crisis24

Crisis24 is a global, AI-enhanced provider of travel risk management, mass communications, critical event management, crisis-security consulting, personal protection solutions and global medical concierge capabilities, allowing prominent organizations, disruptive brands and influential people to operate with confidence in an uncertain world. Backed by proprietary AI-enabled SaaS technologies, advanced Global Operations Centers, an extensive global footprint, and the largest team of private-sector intelligence analysts in the world, we deliver localized insights and global perspectives alongside medical, security, crisis response, embedded intelligence, and consultancy services as a preferred partner for Fortune 500 corporations.

At Crisis24, we don't just offer jobs - we offer missions. We recruit the very best from the military, intelligence agencies, academia, law enforcement, medicine, or any of our areas of specialty. We protect more than places. We protect people, reputations, and lifestyles, with integrity, discipline, discretion, and purpose. Whether you're stepping into civilian life after service, seeking personal or professional growth, or bringing specialized expertise to a higher calling, we match your ambition with real opportunity. Do the most important work of your career, helping safeguard the world's most important organizations and individuals against risk.

More information is available at https://www.crisis24.com/careers

Summary

The Key Personnel/Executive Protection Specialistis responsible for daily execution of key personnel security services surrounding the safety, security, and privacy of designated executives, their dependents, and company assets as assigned (primarily in the NYC area). This position leads or supports the planning, coordination, and execution of protective operations - including secure transport, residential and event protection, and travel security. The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage executive protection programs, policies, and procedures aligned with corporate security strategies.
• Conduct advanced work and risk assessments for all movements, events, and travel involving protected persons.
• Coordinate secure transportation logistics, driver selection, and route planning.
• Oversee or directly perform protective duties in the field, ensuring a low-profile, customer-focused approach.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Corporate Security, Travel, HR, Legal, Communications) and external partners (law enforcement, private security vendors).
• Manage incident response, emergency protocols, and contingency planning for executive movements and residences.
• Maintain situational awareness through protective intelligence, open-source monitoring, and threat analysis.
• Conduct residential and office security assessments and implement recommended countermeasures.
• Provide security briefings to executives, family members, and staff regarding travel, personal safety, and current threats.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Valid NY Guard Card and NYS CCL or HR 218/LEOSA.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in executive protection, military, or law enforcement protective operations.
• Experience working in a corporate, multinational, or high-profile environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of protective operations, threat assessment, surveillance detection, and emergency response.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; defensive/evasive driving certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, situational awareness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and travel (domestic and international).
• Professional certifications encompassing executive protection are highly desirable.
• Current and maintained firearms qualification with licensing to jurisdiction legally applicable for private sector setting (retired law enforcement officer permissibility to carry status alone is not sufficient)

Core Competencies

• Discretion and integrity
• Leadership and decision-making under pressure
• Threat analysis and mitigation
• Client-focused and service-oriented mindset
• Operational planning and logistics
• Crisis management and adaptability

Information Security

• Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Crisis24 is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.