Executive Protection Specialist

Corporate Support

USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE : USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the country. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to customers.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Executive Protection Specialist

The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of executives, high-profile personnel, and their families. This role requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and operational expertise in security, risk assessment, and emergency response. The specialist will work closely with corporate security teams, law enforcement, and intelligence units to mitigate risks and ensure seamless security operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide close protection services to company executives and high-ranking personnel in various environments, including corporate offices, public events, and travel assignments.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis for executive movements, residences, and travel destinations, implementing proactive security measures.
• Coordinate and oversee security logistics for domestic and international travel, including advance site surveys, secure transportation, and emergency response planning.
• Develop and execute security strategies, contingency plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for executive protection.
• Monitor open-source intelligence (OSINT) and coordinate with internal security teams to identify potential threats.
• Provide rapid response to security incidents, medical emergencies, or unforeseen threats to executives.
• Work with corporate security, law enforcement agencies, and private security firms to enhance protection measures.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding executive movements, personal information, and company matters.

Daily Duties of an Executive Protection Specialist

The daily responsibilities of an Executive Protection (EP) Specialist can vary depending on the executive's schedule, travel plans, and security concerns. However, the following are common tasks performed on a daily basis :

Additional Duties (As Needed)

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below :

Preferred Qualifications

This role is ideal for highly trained security professionals with experience in executive protection who can operate in high-pressure environments while maintaining discretion and professionalism.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5+ years of relevant job related experience.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet DISCLAIMER : The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.