Protective Services Supervisor

ace; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Match

Pension vested at 5 years

PTO

Holidays Off

4/10 Schedule

8% Variable Bonus

Job summary

ACE is seeking a Protective Services Supervisor to lead executive protection for principals and families. You will conduct threat assessments, coordinate with intelligence, and enforce protective protocols across travel, events, and protective operations.

The role requires oversight of EP personnel, solid investigative reporting, and leadership in drills and real-time decisions to ensure peak safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience protecting executives or high-profile individuals in corporate or governmental settings.
• Strong discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate executive protection operations for executives and families.
• Conduct threat assessments, risk analysis, and investigations; coordinate with intelligence personnel.
• Develop and enforce EP SOPs and protocols; oversee EP personnel during travel, events, and protective operations.
• Lead advance work including venue assessments and route analysis for Principal movements.
• Review incident reports, operational summaries, and logs for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead drills and scenario exercises; update procedures based on experience and threat changes.
• Provide close protection at venues, events, and off-site assignments; ensure safe transport to locations.

Skills

Executive protection

Threat assessment

Discretion

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Security management preferred

Tools

OSINT tools

Job description

Protective Services Supervisor

Job Summary:

Lead and coordinate executive protection operations to ensure the consistent delivery of safety and security for executives and their families.

Conduct and oversee threat assessments, risk analysis, and investigations of potential security threats or suspicious activity; coordinate with intelligence personnel to validate information and implement mitigation measures.

Develop, implement, and enforce executive protection SOPs and operational protocols; provide oversight of EP personnel and ensure adherence to procedures during travel, events, meetings, and protective operations.

Direct team efforts in conducting advance work, including venue assessments, transportation route analysis, and activity reviews related to the Principal's movements.

Review and approve incident reports, operational summaries, and security logs, ensuring documentation is factual, complete, aligned with reporting standards, and providing feedback to improve clarity and accuracy.

Lead drills, rehearsals, and scenario-based exercises; update procedures based on operational experience, threat changes, and after-action reviews.

Provide close protection to principal(s) at various venues, events, business meetings, and off-site assignments.

Drive principal(s) to various locations, ensuring safe and secure transportation operations.

Travel domestically with principal(s) via air or ground transportation.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use and maintenance of protective equipment, including vehicles, medical supplies, and communication devices.

Respond to and mitigate threats or emergencies, engaging defensive tactics as necessary to protect the principal(s).

Duties & Responsibilities

Operates with a high level of discretion and independence, making critical decisions in real-time.

Responsible for protecting the principal's safety across various locations and events ensuring security is maintained at all times.

Regularly interacts with key stakeholders across the organization and outside partners to ensure seamless protective operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, or related field preferred.

Relevant professional training in executive protection or protective services may substitute for formal education where applicable.

Experience

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Executive Protection, corporate security, law enforcement, military protective services, or related protective roles.

Experience conducting protective advances and operational planning preferred.

Experience operating within professional or corporate environments preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs)

Experience supporting C-suite or senior executives.

Demonstrates exceptional discretion and professionalism while operating in close proximity to executives, senior leadership, and confidential business matters. Safeguards sensitive personal, operational, and corporate information always, maintaining strict confidentiality both on and off duty.

Ability to successfully demonstrate safe firearms handling and a high shooting proficiency.

Ability to work with other security professionals within ACE and outside of ACE in addition to working with outside venue managers/employees.

Ability to make sound decisions.

Operate a motor vehicle safely in various conditions and locations.

Conduct investigations related to threats made towards executives.

Author well‑written investigative reports.

Work well in a multi‑disciplinary team environment that involves other stakeholders.

Proficient in OSINT methodologies and OSINT tools.

Licenses & Certifications

Must maintain a valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Driver's license must be REALID‑compliant; candidates without REALID compliance must provide a valid U.S. Passport.

Activestatesecuritylicense (e.g., BSIS Guard Card).

Exposed Firearms Permit (e.g., BSIS Firearms Permit).

California Carry Concealed WeaponLicenseand/orHR218/LEOSA credential

Abilityto legallycarrya firearmwhereauthorized.

FirstAid/CPR/AEDcertification

Executive Protection Training certificate from recognized institution preferred (e.g.,ESI, EPI, GDBA, Oatman, Trojan, orLASORSA

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• 401K Match
• Pension vested at 5 years
• PTO
• Holidays Off
• 4/10 Schedule
• 8% Variable Bonus
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The starting pay range for this position is:

$69,300.00 - $92,600.00 Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

Remarkable benefits:

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and