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 via proactive means, site visits and pre-planning security of events.

• 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
• Basic training
• PERC card
• Background check
• Armed license training
• Valid US driver’s license.
• 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).
• Certification in AED, first aid and CPR.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain a high level of confidence.
• Valid US passport or ability to obtain one.

• 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.

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.