Senior Executive Protection Driver

The role

The Senior Armed EP Driver provides safe and discreet vehicle transport for a client and guests. This role includes executive protection responsibilities, route planning, and leading or following multi-vehicle movements.

What you will do

• Provide driving service for the client and guests, including companion animals
• Serve as an armed extension of the client's personal security detail
• Carry a concealed firearm as legally authorized in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
• Develop and lead advance work, route planning, and contingency-route development
• Take lead or follow role in multi-vehicle movements and motorcade-style operations
• Identify threats and intervene proactively along the route
• Coordinate logistics and plan details relating to the client's or guest's physical location
• Mentor, train, and evaluate Security Drivers
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner and conduct vehicle checks
• Identify, track, log, and coordinate vehicle fleet maintenance requirements

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of equivalent or relevant industry experience, including prior experience in an armed driving, executive protection, or personal security role
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Washington, D.C. Armed Special Police Officer (SPO) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Maryland Handgun Wear & Carry Permit (CCW) and Maryland Armed Guard Card
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Virginia Armed Guard Card
• Demonstrated experience driving high-profile executives or high-net-worth passengers in an armed capacity
• Valid Driver's License with a flawless driving record
• Prior experience mentoring, training, or providing lead direction to other drivers or protective personnel
• Thorough understanding of local and federal laws and regulations related to personal driver and armed protective services
• Well-versed in driving in and around the Greater Washington D.C. Area
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Operational experience with residential security teams, executive protection details, and/or high-profile corporate security teams

Nice to have

• TCCC/TECC or similar advanced medical training
• Prior law enforcement, military, or federal protective service background
• Formal Executive Protection certification and/or advanced tactical training
• Proven experience operating an armored vehicle (hard car) in urban, highway, and motorcade environments
• Defensive Driving and/or EVOC certification
• Experience planning or leading motorcade/multi-vehicle movements
• Experience providing executive driving service for individuals with mobility issues
• Working knowledge and comfort with the use of communication apps (i.e., Signal, WhatsApp)

Benefits

• Medical plan options: high deductible health plan (HDHP) and a copay plan
• Employer contribution to HSA for HDHP enrollees
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 11 paid holidays
• Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D
• 401 (k) including employer match
• Pet Insurance
• National discount employee program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric

About the company

Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. They provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally.