Executive Protection Specialist

A World-Changing Company
Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.
The Role
As an Executive Protection Specialist, you will be tasked with conducting close protection for executive level staff. In this role, you will be directly responsible for providing efficient and high-quality support to the CEO and executive staff, as well as safeguarding client assets. You are expected to competently respond to any situation that may arise while supporting executives and exude a level of calmness and control around you. You must be able to independently work on projects, from conception to completion, and be able to work under pressure to handle a wide variety of activities. 

Core Responsibilities

• Report directly to executives and senior leadership.
• Conduct threat assessments of domestic and international locations and liaise with the executive support staff to address and mitigate security concerns.
• Conduct security advances and coordinate protective services for senior executives both domestic and international.
• Respond to incidents involving suspicious packages, protestors, media, and the public.
• Participate in the planning of company events to ensure a safe and secure venue for executives and provide special security arrangements for events involving senior executives.
• Coordinate with third party protective details as necessary.
• Support and execute other security projects as assigned by the Executive Protection Lead. 

What We Value

• 3+ years' experience in physical security and protective services working with executive personnel in the military, government, or law enforcement space.
• Experience managing contract security services.
• Thorough knowledge of travels domestic and abroad outside of standard military deployments.
• Tier 1 Medical Qualification including CPR/First Aid/AED, state or country equivalent for all ages.
• BTEC Level 3 Certification in Close Protection (current, or ability to achieve in a timely fashion) or equivalent. 

What We Require

• Travel (both domestic and international) up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Ability to work well both independently and with others in a diverse, high-tempo environment, maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Possession of a valid and current driver license. 

Salary
The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $150,000 - $175,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted …