Executive Security Specialist (Los Angeles; Call-In)

Sempra is a leading North American energy infrastructure company that helps meet the daily energy needs of nearly 40 million consumers. As the owner of one of the largest energy networks on the continent, Sempra is helping to electrify and decarbonize some of the world's most significant economic markets, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. The company is also consistently recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its long-standing commitment to building a high-performance culture focused on safety, leadership and workforce development, and diversity and inclusion. Investor's Business Daily named Sempra the top-ranked utility in the U.S. for environmental, social and governance scores and financial performance. Sempra was also included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 12th consecutive year. More information about Sempra is available at sempra.com and on Twitter @Sempra.

Primary Purpose:
Performs executive security protection and other related services for executive leadership, members of the Board of Directors, and other designated personnel. Devoting full attention to the security mission and principles of protection, the ESS provides the protectee with a safe environment free from both physical harm and embarrassment. Responsible for the safety and well-being of the protectee in his/her care and must take appropriate action in the event that the protectee becomes ill/injured and/or confronted by hostile persons. This is a call-in position based primarily in Los Angeles, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet at protectee’s residence, place of employment, or other designated location at the time required each day. Responsible for the safety and security of assigned protectee. This includes preparing safe transportation routes, evaluating the security of the protectee’s residence at departure and arrival, completing advances on destination points, and maintaining a presence when necessary at special functions or events. Conduct regular vehicle maintenance of assigned fleet. Receive direct supervision from Manager but will regularly receive direction or instruction from the ESS Lead.
• Conduct site advances at off-site locations, to include hotels, meetings, restaurants, and special events at both public and private venues. When necessary, complete the necessary documentation such as site security reports and presentations.
• Attend specialized training in executive protection, defensive & security driving, self-defense, certification in First Aid/CPR/AED (automatic external defibrillator), and first responder medicine (also known as TCCC: tactical combat casualty care). Attend security briefings and read intelligence reports affecting crime and safety throughout the southern California region.
• Provide courier services for sensitive and confidential documents or materials for his assigned principal and other executives or departments. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years experience in law enforcement and/or military dignitary protection.

5+ years experience in Executive protection in the private sector preferred.
5+ years protective intelligence analysis and application preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of routes and locations in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
• Current in executive protection knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid California driver license. Safe driving record. No chargeable accidents or violations over the last three (3) years.

Other Qualifications:

• If hired, must successfully complete an Executive Services training program in the first year, to include Executive Protection and Security Driver courses, and First Aid/CPR/AED and tactical medicine courses.
• Must maintain high levels of physical fitness and possess extraordinary organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
• We offer a hybrid work environment. Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.

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