Executive Security Protection Manager

Overview of Position

This role provides direct, armed executive protection for Assurant’s designated senior executives, safeguarding their safety and security at the corporate headquarters and at company and public events in the Atlanta, GA area. Based in Atlanta, the Executive Security Protection Agent conducts protective advance work, risk and threat assessments, and close protection, working closely with the Global Security & Safety team and the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) to anticipate and mitigate risks to executive principals.

What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?

• Provide armed executive protection for designated Assurant executives at the corporate headquarters and at events in the Alanta area by maintaining a discreet but ready protective posture. (30%)
• Conduct protective advance work and detailed risk and threat assessments for executive movements, events, and venues—identifying vulnerabilities, secure access and egress, and contingency options. (10%)
• Develop and execute protective security and emergency response plans for each engagement, coordinating close protection, contingency, and evacuation measures. (10%)
• Monitor protective intelligence in partnership with the GSOC, reviewing threats relevant to executives and adjusting plans based on emerging information. (10%)
• Plan and provide security for high-profile corporate events and executive gatherings, coordinating with event staff, venue security, and local authorities. (10%)
• Serve as a first responder for security incidents and emergencies involving executives—prioritizing principal safety, coordinating with law enforcement and emergency services, and documenting incidents for after-action review. (10%)
• Coordinate with executive assistants, internal stakeholders, and external partners such as law enforcement and private security firms to ensure cohesive protective operations. (10%)
• Support the broader Global Security & Safety team through cross-coverage, training on security systems, and participation in security exercises and emergency response drills. (10%)
• Coordinate with executive assistants, internal stakeholders, and external partners such as private security firms to ensure cohesive protective operations, including scheduling qualified backup armed protection agents to maintain coverage during the incumbent's PTO or other absences.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field preferred.
• Former military, or local, state, or federal law enforcement experience; corporate executive protection experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive protection, close protection, or a related security discipline.
• Successful completion of a recognized executive or close-protection training program preferred.
• Current and valid firearms qualification and armed-security credentials, with the legal ability to carry a firearm in the course of assigned duties.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required, or the ability to obtain within a defined onboarding period.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven experience in protective risk assessment, threat analysis, and protective advance work.
• Strong situational awareness and sound judgment under pressure, with the ability to make rapid decisions in dynamic environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with discretion and the ability to interact professionally with senior executives.
• Familiarity with security technologies, including CCTV, access control, and travel-risk monitoring platforms.

 

Other Requirements:

• Must be lawfully able to carry a firearm and always maintain all required armed-security qualifications and licensing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and U.S. passport.
• Willingness to travel to other Assurant sites and support domestic business travel as directed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, in response to executive schedules, incidents, and events.

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Protective Operations: Expertise in close protection, protective advance, and executive risk mitigation.
• Situational Awareness: Ability to detect, assess, and respond to threats quickly and decisively.
• Discretion and Professionalism: Proven ability to operate with confidentiality and composure around senior executives.
• Protective Intelligence: Understanding of intelligence-driven security and threat monitoring in support of executive safety.
• Crisis Response: Ability to act decisively during emergencies, with a focus on principal safety and swift recovery.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief executives clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, often under pressure.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and remain alert and attentive for extended periods.
• Willingness to be on-call for security emergencies and executive needs.
• Must be physically capable of responding to and managing emergency and protective situations.
• Must maintain firearms qualification and the physical capability to safely carry and employ a firearm in the course of duties.

Work Logistics and Travel

• The role is based in Atlanta, GA, and primarily supports executives at the corporate headquarters and at local events.
• Travel to other Assurant sites and domestic business travel may be required as directed (approximately 25%).
• The position may require working outside of regular business hours to respond to executive schedules, security incidents, emergencies, or events.

Pay Range:

$103,800.00 - $173,300.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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