Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (Executive Protection Specialist)

L3Harris • Melbourne, FL • 4h ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (Executive Protection Specialist)

Job Code: 45039

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for providing close protection and security support to designated executives and other protectees. Operating as part of the Global Security organization, this role delivers proactive, intelligence-driven protection services across corporate offices, transportation environments, and special events. The position requires frequent travel, operational flexibility, sound judgment, and the ability to operate discreetly in high-visibility corporate and public settings.

Essential Functions:

Provide close protection services to designated protectees during domestic travel, meetings, events, and daily activities.

Serve as a primary or secondary driver for protectees, utilizing defensive and protective driving techniques.

Manage administrative requirements related to executive protection equipment, training records, internal checks, and reporting needs.

Respond appropriately to emerging threats, incidents, or medical emergencies.

Conduct comprehensive advance work for travel, meetings, and events, including site surveys, route planning, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies tailored to the protectee, location, and threat environment.

Liaise with hotel security, local law enforcement, venue security, and private partners as needed.

Conduct residential security assessments for executives, identifying physical, procedural, and environmental risks.

Provide practical, scalable recommendations to enhance residential and personal security.

Travel up to 25%

Air Security Officer Certification

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

5+ years experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or corporate security environments.

Executive protection training from a recognized institution or government agency.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Demonstrated experience providing close protection and conducting advances.

Valid U.S. driver's license with the ability to meet company driving standards; training in evasive driving with demonstrated proficiency in protective and defensive driving techniques.

CPR/AED and first aid certification.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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