Executive Security Specialist

Salary Range: $55,000 to $85,000 

Job Posting End Date: November 9, 2026

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation – This role is an onsite role. You will be required to work at the ASC in Columbus, Ga. during your set working schedule.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Knowledge of access control and visitor management procedures

• Knowledge of emergency response and incident management practices

• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and high stress situations

• Strong observation and situational awareness skills

• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive matters

• Professional communication skills with executives and senior leaders

• Experience preparing incident and security reports

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Successful completion of annual firearms qualification

• Ability to maintain physical readiness required for emergency response

• Ability to process information quickly and accurately

• Stress tolerance

• Emotional stability

• Impulse management

• Emotional regulation

• Risk management

• Ability to handle mentally demanding tasks and/or events

Education & Experience Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or ability to obtain
• Possess (or have the ability to obtain) an Armed Security Officer Certification in the state where your worksite it based and a license to carry a concealed handgun
• Successful completion of International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) and Certified Protection Officer (CPO) correspondence course within 24 months of entering role
• 3+ years of armed security, law enforcement, military security, executive security, executive protection, or related protective services
• Successfully pass a background check, medial (DOT) physical endurance and agility test, psychological exam, and other assessments as required.
• Successfully pass Federal Aviation Administration background check and possess AOA aviation badge

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Associate's Degree Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, or related field
• Experience working in a corporate headquarters or executive environment
• Experience supporting emergency response and critical incident management
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement experience

Travel

Less than or equal to 25%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide armed security coverage for executive office areas, corporate facilities, executives, employees, visitors, and company assets while maintaining a professional and customer-focused presence

• Control and monitor access to executive workspaces and restricted areas, verify visitor authorization, and ensure compliance with security protocols

• Identify, assess, and report suspicious activity, security concerns, behavioral threat indicators, and emerging risks affecting executives, personnel, facilities, or organizational operations

• Respond to medical, safety, and security incidents as an armed first responder, applying appropriate de-escalation, emergency response, and incident management techniques

• Conduct security patrols, inspections, and assessments of executive areas, facilities, events, and venues to identify vulnerabilities and recommend risk mitigation measures

• Monitor and operate security technologies, including access control systems, CCTV, alarm systems, and communications equipment, ensuring operational readiness and effectiveness

• Support executive protection operations through advance planning, travel preparation, executive movements, event security, board meetings, shareholder meetings, and high-profile visits

• Coordinate with security operations, facilities, human resources, public safety agencies, and emergency services during incidents, investigations, and crisis response activities

• Complete incident reports, operational documentation, threat related reporting, and security logs accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information

• Participate in emergency preparedness exercises, professional development programs, executive protection training, and special projects that support organizational security objectives

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $55,000 to $85,000 This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.