About the role
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (Executive Protection Specialist)
Job Code: 45039
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for providing close protection and security support to designated executives and other protectees. Operating as part of the Global Security organization, this role delivers proactive, intelligence‑driven protection services across corporate offices, transportation environments, and special events. The position requires frequent travel, operational flexibility, sound judgment, and the ability to operate discreetly in high‑visibility corporate and public settings.
Essential Functions:
Provide close protection services to designated protectees during domestic travel, meetings, events, and daily activities.
Serve as a primary or secondary driver for protectees, utilizing defensive and protective driving techniques.
Manage administrative requirements related to executive protection equipment, training records, internal checks, and reporting needs.
Respond appropriately to emerging threats, incidents, or medical emergencies.
Conduct comprehensive advance work for travel, meetings, and events, including site surveys, route planning, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify vulnerabilities and recommend…
