Key Personnel​/Executive Protection Specialist

Key Personnel/ Executive Protection Specialist

New York, NY, USA

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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24

Crisis
24 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 Crisis
24, 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.

The Key Personnel/Executive Protection Specialist is 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…