Capital One

ExecutiveProtectionSpecialist

$109–124k McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Executive Protection Specialist at Capital One. Skills: Executive protection, Security management, Threat assessment, Protective operations. Execute executive protection program and strategy. Manage and lead security professionals”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Discern issues; Offer sustainable solutions; Identify and manage delivery risks; Assess task level of effort; Navigate ambiguity

Eligibility Requirements

Long hours including nights, weekends and holidays, Willing to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%), Travel on short notice, Valid U. S. driver’s license, Valid U. S. passport, On-call

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or military experience, At least 5 years experience in executive protection, security management or in a corporate security environment, military or federal law enforcement agency, Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) HR218 credentials with the expectation of completion prior to start

Nice to Have

MBA or Master’s degree, CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certification, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification or similar federal government or military certification, 2+ years experience with residential alarm systems, CCTV, and digital video systems integration

What You'll Do.

Execute executive protection program and strategy

Manage and lead security professionals

Update and test emergency response plans

Ensure safety and well-being of executives

Conduct thorough risk assessments

Escalate awareness of potential threats

Prepare and deliver reports to senior management

Oversee development and implementation of security plans

Participate and guide red team exercises

Coordinate with internal stakeholders

Establish and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies

Enhance organization’s security measures

Develop and leverage peer network

Remain on-call to manage security-related emergencies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Matrixed environment; Internal stakeholders; Executive support staff; Leadership across Global Workplace Services; Cyber Security; Corporate Events; Law enforcement agencies

Communication Scope

Presenting to senior leaders; Regular reports

Full Job Description

Executive Protection Specialist At Capital One, we dare to dream, disrupt and deliver a better way. Our goal is simple—bring ingenuity, simplicity and humanity to an industry ripe for change. Our Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is a dynamic organization where development matters as much as our ability to provide collaborative and secure environments that drive connection, innovation and business success. Our commitment extends beyond solutions; it embraces a culture of care. We value, celebrate and respect each teammate's unique talents, experience, and contributions. In GWS, our team manages a diverse portfolio of mixed-use owned and leased properties. We’re constantly transforming our workplace to enable our employees to work the way they work best. But it doesn’t stop there. We don’t just reimagine and create fabulous spaces and amenities, we also manage and operate them and ensure the safety and security of our employees and the community—we’re a well-oiled machine! That’s why our team is looking to add an Executive Protection Specialist. The Executive Protection Specialist is a critical member of the Global Workplace Services Team at Capital One. The selected candidate will focus on the safety and security of the Executive Management Team; and coordination of security protocols for a variety of high profile events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security management, threat assessment and protective operations. The selected candidate will join a team of security professionals and execute balanced security protocols in line with Capital One’s culture and industry standards; ensuring the highest level of protection for all designated individuals, events and properties. These services may require long hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Candidates must be willing to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%), sometimes on short notice. This position is fully on-site and must be based in Mclean, VA. Since travel is req

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