Executive Protection Officer

The Executive Protection Officer is a certified peace officer assigned to the Executive Protection Unit (EPU). The primary responsibility of an EPU Officer is to provide close personal protection for protectee(s), which includes safe and secure transportation (vehicle or otherwise) for travel inside and outside the United States. The EPU Officer reports to the Executive Protection Supervisor or other member of management as assigned and may work from an office or field location depending upon assignment.

The EPU Officer is required to maintain certification status and complete all continuing education and qualifications as required. The EPU Officer will also render basic police services, to include enforcement of the law and protection of the rights and property of the citizenry.

Two vacancies are available for this position.

This is a job classification within the Public Safety-Emergency Management job family. Operates a motorized vehicle. Operates radio equipment. Administers CPR and first aid. Maintains physical endurance and agility. Acts decisively, rapidly, and knowledgeably in emergency and life-threatening situations. This job works various shifts and may require working extended hours during emergency management operations. Duties require a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment necessary to take control of dynamic situations.

• Coordinates all processes related to the escort of assigned protectee(s) in public settings and shall not abandon or depart the protectee(s) or the assigned area(s) until properly relieved of duty.
• Provides close personal protection for protectee(s), which includes safe and secure transportation (vehicle or otherwise) for travel inside and outside the United States.
• Conducts analysis of surrounding areas, identifies suspicious behavior or unauthorized individuals, and takes necessary precautions and actions while on duty.
• Conducts risk and threat analysis for protectee(s) travel, public appearances, and daily operations.
• Implements emergency action plans and standard operating procedures to ensure protective actions are performed efficiently and effectively.
• Ensures all protective actions for protectee(s) are executed according to executive close personal protection industry standards and practices and in compliance with Texas State and Federal Laws.
• Reviews and maintains records, reports, summary data and other documentation for completed protective actions, protectee interactions, and other protectee(s) related assignments.
• Documents all critical incidents and submits within required time frame.
• Prepares statistical reports;
  Verifies reports are accurate and legible.
• Maintains physical fitness to perform essential duties of the position.
• The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work, nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed or list all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalency certificate with no felony convictions.

Must be at least 21 years of age or at least 18 years of age with 60 or more hours of accredited college credits or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge.

Three (3) years law enforcement, military special operations, or executive protection experience

AND

Active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer License, or ability to obtain License within one year of appointment.

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Must be a US Citizen

Active US Passport

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Must be able to pass a criminal background check (including CJIS and Fingerprint submission) and drug screening

Ability to pass a TCOLE certified weapons qualification

Proof of completion of NIMS IS-700, IS-800, IS-100, IS-200, IS-300 within one year of appointment

Law enforcement special operations work experience

Executive protection work experience

• Local, state, and federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to law enforcement and executive protection. Policies, practices, procedures, and terminology of assigned function.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal…