Lead Security Operations Specialist

Grainger

Executive Security Operations Lead protecting Grainger executives and board members through secure transportation and personal security. Conducting threat assessments, protective driving, and emergency response in Chicago-area operations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeLake Forest • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $73,400 - $122,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive protection, including threat vulnerability assessments and defensive driving techniques, while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating travel logistics for senior executives. Possesses strong judgment and decision-making skills under pressure, with a commitment to safety and professionalism.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Protection ExperienceProfessional Driving ExperienceThreat Vulnerability AssessmentHeartsaver First Aid CPR AED CertificationKnowledge of Chicago Traffic Patterns

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Hard Skills

Defensive Driving TechniquesThreat Vulnerability AssessmentIncident ReportingTravel Logistics CoordinationEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentDiscretionRapid Decision-MakingAbility to Work Irregular Hours

Certifications & Qualifications

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED CertificationExecutive Protection Training

Industry Keywords

Executive ProtectionLaw EnforcementMilitary ExperienceConfidentialityGround Transportation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide secure ground transportation and on-site personal security for senior executives and board members during travel, meetings, and public events
Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments
Develop alternate routes to avoid congestion, construction, and potential risks
Recognize hazardous situations and use defensive/protective driving techniques
Respond rapidly to medical and security emergencies
Maintain strict confidentiality of information, conversations, and materials encountered on duty
Keep assigned vehicles clean, fueled, and in excellent working condition
Schedule and execute executive ground transportation requests
Coordinate travel logistics with executive assistants, internal security teams, law enforcement, and third-party vendors
Maintain reports on incidents, travel activity, and security assessments
Conduct residential and event security assessments for senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED required
4+ years of executive protection, law enforcement, or military experience required
4+ years of professional driving experience required
Intimate knowledge of Chicago and surrounding areas, including traffic patterns and preferred routes
Sound judgment and discretion
Ability to make rapid decisions under stressful conditions
Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with short notice
Valid, in-state driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUIs, major infractions, or criminal moving violations in the past 7 years
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification required upon hire and annual recertification
Executive protection training completed or willingness to complete upon hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans starting on day one
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, with no employee contribution required
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Maternity support programs
Nursing benefits
Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents
Incentive target of up to 5%