Lead Security Operations Specialist

Jobtailor; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Executive Protection Driver in the Chicago area to provide secure ground transportation and on-site security for senior executives. The role includes advance planning, route optimization, and coordination with security teams to ensure safety during travel and events.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in executive protection or law enforcement, a clean driving record, and Heartsaver CPR AED certification.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of executive protection, law enforcement, or military experience.
• 4+ years of professional driving experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Chicago traffic patterns and routes.
• Valid in-state driver’s license with clean record; no major infractions.
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification required on hire.
• Executive protection training completed or willing to complete on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide secure ground transportation and on-site personal security for senior executives and board members.
• Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments.
• Develop alternate routes to avoid congestion and risks.
• Coordinate travel logistics with assistants and security teams.
• Maintain confidentiality of information encountered on duty.
• Maintain vehicles in excellent condition and ensure readiness for assignments.
• Respond rapidly to medical and security emergencies.
• Maintain incident and travel reports for leadership review.

Skills

Executive protection experience

Professional driving experience

Threat vulnerability assessment

Defensive driving techniques

Emergency response

Sound judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Executive Protection Training

Job description

• Provide secure ground transportation and on-site personal security for senior executives and board members during travel, meetings, and public events
• Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments
• Develop alternate routes to avoid congestion, construction, and potential risks
• Recognize hazardous situations and use defensive/protective driving techniques
• Respond rapidly to medical and security emergencies
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information, conversations, and materials encountered on duty
• Keep assigned vehicles clean, fueled, and in excellent working condition
• Schedule and execute executive ground transportation requests
• Coordinate travel logistics with executive assistants, internal security teams, law enforcement, and third-party vendors
• Maintain reports on incidents, travel activity, and security assessments
• Conduct residential and event security assessments for senior leadership

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 4+ years of executive protection, law enforcement, or military experience required
• 4+ years of professional driving experience required
• Intimate knowledge of Chicago and surrounding areas, including traffic patterns and preferred routes
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to make rapid decisions under stressful conditions
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with short notice
• Valid, in-state driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUIs, major infractions, or criminal moving violations in the past 7 years
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification required upon hire and annual recertification
• Executive protection training completed or willingness to complete upon hire

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in executive protection, including threat vulnerability assessments and defensive driving techniques, while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating travel logistics for senior executives. Possesses strong judgment and decision-making skills under pressure, with a commitment to safety and professionalism.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Executive Protection Experience
• Professional Driving Experience
• Threat Vulnerability Assessment
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certification
• Knowledge of Chicago Traffic Patterns

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Defensive Driving Techniques
• Threat Vulnerability Assessment
• Incident Reporting
• Travel Logistics Coordination
• Emergency Response

Soft Skills

• Sound Judgment
• Discretion
• Rapid Decision-Making
• Ability to Work Irregular Hours

Certifications & Qualifications

• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certification
• Executive Protection Training

Industry Keywords

• Executive Protection
• Law Enforcement
• Military Experience
• Confidentiality
• Ground Transportation