Senior Executive Protection Agent

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.  Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.   Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Summary Coordinate, schedule, lead, manage and ensure effective implementation of the Executive Protection program. Provides protective services for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other executives of the organization as directed. Provide travel briefings and coordinate all on and off-site security needs. Act as team leader to other Executive Protection staff (employee and vendor) as required. This position primarily operates during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. However, occasional evening work may be required to support events and business needs.

Provide protective services for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other executives of the organization. Evaluate internal and external threats made to the CEO and coordinate response with Security or Law Enforcement resources. Identify groups, individuals, and merging technologies that may pose a threat to executives. Assists with on and off-site planning, coordination and execution of plans. Assist with the planning and execution of corporate events, and visits by dignitaries and VIP guests of the corporation to ensure a safe environment. Assists in providing security-related issues associated with corporate aircraft facility. Address and act as primary contact for conducting security awareness programs to Company Executive Staff, their assistants and reception staff. Perform advance trip duties, and coordinating the necessary security provisions with local law enforcement agencies and other security groups. Supervise, direct and conduct risk assessments associated with the safety and security of the CEO (and other executives, as required) including physical security of the office, home and meeting venues. Develop and maintain effective relationships with individuals and organizations that can expedite the movement and safety of the CEO (and other executives) while traveling or making public appearances. Manage special programs or projects as assigned by CEO or other executive staff.

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Business, Public Administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. At least seven years performing in a public safety role (i.e. corporate security, law enforcement, military, fire, etc.) At least seven years performing Executive Protection duties or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience providing equivalent knowledge. Must have experience with and knowledge of Federal and State statutes which pertain to use of force situations. Demonstrated, expert knowledge of Executive Protection programs to include protection of principal, site security, security surveys, security system design and all associated advance work. Experience and training in