Executive Protection Specialist

Fortis Group is hiring an Executive Protection Specialist. 

Location: Michigan | Travel Required

Full-Time | Flexible Schedule

Our members operate independently as part of a team who serve Fortis Group's client base whenever their specialties are required. Our employees and contractors enjoy * Highest wages in the industry * Flexible work schedule * Paid training sessions * Challenging assignments * Training & professional development opportunities * Wholesale pricing on industry-related products

About Fortis Group Executive Protection Unit

Fortis Group is a premier provider of high-level security and risk mitigation services for private individuals, corporate executives, and government entities. Our Executive Protection Unit delivers discreet, intelligence-driven protection services with the utmost professionalism, integrity, and precision.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Protection Specialist to join our elite protection team. This role involves ensuring the safety and continuity of operations for high-profile clients through advance planning, threat assessment, travel logistics, and on-the-ground protection, both domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical protection to executives and other high-value individuals with discretion and professionalism.
• Conduct advance work including site assessments, route planning, and risk analysis.
• Coordinate secure ground transportation and travel logistics.
• Maintain real-time situational awareness of threat landscapes and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency services, and private security vendors.
• Respond to security incidents, emergencies, and medical situations as needed.
• Participate in mandatory recurrent training (firearms, tactical medicine, driving, etc.).
• Maintain accurate and confidential logs, reports, and operational documentation.
• Advise clients and leadership on safety, security, and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years in executive protection, military, law enforcement, or high-risk security operations.
• Prior experience in advance work, threat assessment, and high-profile protective assignments.

Skills & Traits:

• Strong working knowledge of protective intelligence, surveillance detection, and route planning.
• Calm under pressure with excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Discreet, tactful, and skilled in managing sensitive and high-level interactions.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to confidentiality, integrity, and continued professional development.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with clean driving history.
• Eligible for or in possession of a valid concealed carry permit (CPL or equivalent).
• Capable of passing comprehensive background, drug, and psychological screenings.
• Physically fit to respond to emergencies and endure extended periods of driving, walking, or standing.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel on short notice (domestic and international).