Executive Protection Driver

Control Risks is seeking an experienced Executive Protection Driver to support a premier client in Chicago. The successful candidate will provide safe, secure, and discreet transportation for senior executives, ensuring their protection and comfort at all times.

This role requires a professional with exceptional driving skills, strong situational awareness, and a proactive approach to security and client service. The Executive Protection Driver will work closely with the client’s Executive Protection Managers to plan and execute daily movements, identify and mitigate potential risks, and respond effectively to any incidents or emergencies. The ideal candidate will bring a calm, courteous demeanor, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Provide protective coverage for Principals in a way that is professional, courteous, and in compliance with standard operating procedures and best practices.

• Provide secure transportation for C-suite executives, ensuring their safety and comfort during travel.
• Provide close protection to the Principal in a minimally invasive manner, intervening only when necessary.
• Maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to security incidents or emergencies.
• Mitigate threats and vulnerabilities by various means.
• Follow operation plans and handle trip requirements as directed by Executive Protection Managers.
• Be able to provide emergency first aid and CPR if needed and be certified in each.
• Mitigate threats and vulnerabilities by analyzing safest routes for transportation, providing recommendations on the best way to travel ensuring the safety and timeliness of the principal.
• Provide immediate, real time, recommendations on security for the principal.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience driving and providing close protection for high-net-worth clients. 
• Must have completed a reputable executive protection school (government or private). 
• Must have or have ability to obtain Illinois Security License 
• PERC (Permanent Employee Registration Card) card as required by Illinois for security professionals 
• Armed license training 
• Valid US driver’s license.  
• Certification in AED, first aid and CPR.  
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. 
• Ability to flexibly according to the Executive’s needs, including weekends.  
• Ability to be discreet and maintain a high level of confidentiality. 
• Valid US passport or ability to obtain one. 
• Must be physically fit and not possess any medical conditions that prevent successful completion of listed responsibilities and requirements. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid medical certificate (DOT medical card). 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

• The following outlines the general physical demands of an individual placed into this position to successfully complete the job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. 
• Lifting up to 50lbs  
• Extended Periods of Sitting, Standing, & Driving, up to 60? Minutes at a time, several times per day 
• Ability to see in daytime and nighttime with 20/20 vision natural or corrective  
• Ability to work indoor, outdoor & inclement weather environments for extended periods of time 
• Exposure to sun, dust, loud noises, varying temperatures, and other environmental conditions 

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-90,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.