Executive Protection Specialist , USA

Employer: Tanium 
Location : Emeryville, CA, USA

The Basics


As an Executive Protection Specialist at Tanium, you will work independently in the field reporting to the VP of Safety Operations on all matters relating to the safety and security of the CEO, Chairman of Board, and their immediate family members. This individual should possess a high level of personal accountability, be extremely flexible, have a sense of urgency, be proactive in their approach to security and customer service, and enjoy the challenges of keeping Tanium's executive members and their families safe. They will demonstrate advanced security routines, executive level customer service skills, and modeling of the company's values and culture. To be successful this candidate must be highly self motivated and at all times conduct themselves with Tanium's best interests at the top of their priority list, on and off duty.

What You’ll Do

Provide Executive Protection coverage for Executive and/or Executive family members in various environments surrounding their business and personal life
Provide secure transportation services with the ability to simultaneously conduct counter surveillance and/or tactical driving
Conduct detailed advance work on physical locations, routes of travel, and event sites
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion regarding all corporate and personal matters, especially executive conversations and communications
Provide protection during events held or attended by the CEO and family
Stay current with all National and State security licenses and certifications by continually attending specialized and routine training as required to maintain Tanium Executive Protection job readiness qualifications
Communicate with other Global Physical Security teams to identify and/or mitigate potential security threats as it relates to Tanium Executives and Tanium employees
Must demonstrate ability to maintain emotional composure and high level problem solving ability during situations of elevated stress
Develop and implement Executive Protection team best practices, standard operating procedures, and emergency response plans
Develop and maintain relationships with local law enforcement agencies, directors of security, and local venue security representatives that our CEO attends
Train new Executive Protection Specialists and/or conduct Global Physical Security team training as it relates to Executive Protection
Provide customer service with special consideration for executive preferences
Be a solution oriented communicator using various communication methods and networks to routinely maintain a high standard of service for assigned executive
Maintain a high level of physical fitness, appearance, and C-level professional etiquette
Systematically communicate and log all Executive Protection relevant information
Trained in all areas regarding corporate and residence security. In the event that coverage is needed on both teams, the Executive Protection Specialists will be called upon to assist both teams with coverage

We’re Looking For Someone With

Education

BA or BS and/or relevant work experience preferred
Industry Experience

Government, Military (SOF), or Law Enforcement
Specialty training and/or experience in Executive Protection, Tactical PSD, and/or Combat/Tactical Emergency Medicine preferred
Successful completion of a recognized Tactical/Evasive Driving Course preferred
Executive Protection experience in a corporate environment
Industry/Discipline Specific Credentials

Current CA CCW required
Current CA Guard Card required
Current CA Exposed Firearms Permit required
Valid California state issued driver’s license required
Valid US Passport required 


Preferred Job Qualifications

Successful completion of Diplomatic Security/WPPS course
International Executive Protection travel experience
Successful completion of a recognized Executive Protection Course
Executive Protection Detail Leader or Supervisor background
CPR/AED/First Aid preferred
Other

Approximately 30% travel annually

About Tanium

At Tanium, we empower the world’s largest organizations to manage and protect their mission-critical networks. There’s a reason why 6 of the top 10 retailers, 12 of the top 15 US banks, and 4 of the US Armed Forces use Tanium. We provide lightning-fast capabilities at their fingertips to see everything and do anything across their computer networks – with unparalleled scale.

We pride ourselves on being unstoppable in the pursuit of our mission. We are diverse problem solvers driven to do the right thing and win as a team.