Executive Security Driver

The Hartford · Hartford · $82,400–$123,600 (stated in the posting)

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Corporate Security – Executive Security Driver

We are seeking a highly trained and professional Executive Security Driver to provide secure and efficient transportation for our senior executives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in executive security, defensive driving, and a strong understanding of security protocols. This position requires a high level of discretion, reliability, and the ability to respond swiftly to any potential security threats.  This position will report to the AVP of Corporate Security.

The role is based in our Hartford, CT, Home Office and will involve primarily local travel, with some domestic and international travel. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Executive Transportation & Travel Support 

• Provide safe and secure transportation for senior executives and authorized passengers, including accompanying executives as required to support business travel, meetings, conferences and other organizational activities.  

• Conduct advanced planning for routes, venues and events, and appropriate contingency options. Monitor relevant threats, demonstrations, and security incidents as appropriate. 

• Conduct vehicle inspections before and after use, ensuring vehicles are clean, fueled, properly maintained and in excellent operating condition. 

• Monitor travel routes, weather conditions, traffic patterns, and emerging threats that may impact executive movement. 

• Support executive arrival and departure by assisting with luggage, package, materials and other items as needed. 

Executive Security & Emergency Response 

• Maintain a high level of situational awareness and be prepared to respond to any security incidents, provide immediate protective actions, provide emergency response support as appropriate, and work with Corporate Security, law enforcement or other emergency responders.  

• Conduct monthly preventative maintenance inspections and testing of executive-area security systems and life-safety equipment, including panic alarms, duress devices, lockdown systems, emergency communications, and related security technology; coordinate corrective actions and maintain inspection records. 

Coordination, Professionalism & Compliance 

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions and operations. 

• Coordinate closely with the Executive’s Office as well as internal and external key stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment of executive schedules, travel, events, security protocols, and real-time operational needs. 

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement during all interactions with executives, employees, vendors and external partners. 

• Adhere to all company policies, traffic laws, safety procedures, and security protocols. 

Corporate Security Program Support 

• Prepare reports, after-action reviews, policies, procedures, playbooks, and other documentation supporting executive protection, transportation, and Corporate Security programs. 

• Support Corporate Security initiatives, including risk assessments, special events, board activities, executive visits, business continuity planning, crisis management, workplace violence prevention, and other executive-facing security programs. 

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training related to defensive driving, emergency response, first aid/CPR/AED, travel risk management, and security operations. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in law enforcement, military, executive protection, or corporate security, including 3+ years of direct executive security driving experience.  

• Executive transportation experience in metro areas with preference for New York City and Boston, with expertise in route planning, risk awareness, alternate routing, and navigating high-traffic, high-profile environments while ensuring executive safety, discretion, and timely arrivals.  

• Able and willing to work flexible hours, including overtime equivalent hours, travel frequently including nights, weekends, holidays, including domestic and international travel. 

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and make decisive actions under pressure. 

• First aid or Emergency medical training, including CPR and AED certification. 

• Certification in defensive driving, or willingness and ability to become certified; other relevant certifications may be considered. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and maintain physical readiness, including sitting for long periods while driving/traveling, able and willing to lift and carry luggage. [long periods of sitting or standing and ability to lift over 50lbs.] 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain utmost discretion and professionalism. 
• Bachelor’s degree.  

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software 

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

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