Protective Services Consultant

Opportunity: Protective Services Consultant

Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000

Company: Aflac Columbus

Division: U.S. Strategy

Job Posting End Date: 5/23/25

Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac? (Competencies)

• 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?

• An ability to assess, understand and mitigate threats to the company and people
• 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
• Proven ability to apply sound judgment and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Strong experience with: executive protection, intelligence analysis and risk assessments.
• Ability to effectively communicate security-related concepts/concerns to all levels of personnel to include Senior Management and Executives.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Demonstrated knowledge of public/private security and protection principles and practices; relevant laws and regulations that govern the protection of information security and physical assets.
• Knowledge of Aflac’s organizational and functional operating structure, products, administrative procedures, policy data, benefit plans, and terminology
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication (both written and oral) skills.
• Successful completion of CPR/First Aid & AED certification every two years
• Successfully pass Federal Aviation Administration background check and possess AOA aviation badge
• Successful completion of annual weapons training to include tasers
• Ability to pass a background check, medial (DOT) physical endurance and agility test, psychological exam, and other assessments as required.
• Physical strength to deadlift up to 65 pounds
• Physical flexibility
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention span
• 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
• Experience using Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field
• Certification in CPR/First Aid
• Successful completion of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) or Certified in Security Supervisor Management (CSSM) course or Federal or State Law Enforcement Academy or equivalent military or police training.
• 6+ years of experience in physical security, preferably within a large organization or 4+ years of law enforcement leadership role or protective services

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Travel

• Less than or equal to 50%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Leveraging advanced protective skills and technology, accompanies designated executives on all movements and provides body cover to mitigate risk. Using specialized procedures and equipment, conducts advance site planning and preliminary search and movement procedures in coordination with local and federal agency support resources.
• Initiates emergency-response actions in the event of crises, emergencies or threats to designated executives and provide first responder level medical support as circumstances dictate and takes proactive measures to prevent such incidents
• Briefs security leadership on global incidents and emerging threats and provides intelligence gained through research, security systems access and industry relationships.
• Supervise and coordinate after-hours protection and security operations to ensure safety and compliance with policies.
• Participates in providing protective service as directed for senior executive and other high-risk staff and their families during non-standard business hours
• Train and onboard new security officers, ensuring adherence to organizational protocols and expectations.
• Provide subject matter expertise and consultation to internal departments and external consultants regarding physical security measures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular assessments of security processes and recommend improvements as needed.
• Prepare detailed reports and logs of overnight activities, incidents, and investigations.
• Collaborate with management to develop training materials and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct security threat assessments while reviewing the daily schedule and projected travel itinerary of the executives to identify potential security and safety related issues.
• Ensure reconnaissance of locations on the travel itinerary for designated executives are conducted to identify potential risks and countermeasures to mitigate the risk
• Perform logistical support for the executive’s movements by coordinating with hosts, staff, drivers and others to ensure a seamless and consistent application of protective security measures
• Gives tips and precautions on how to prevent security-threatening situations
• Attends specialized training in tactical driving, self-defense, certification in First Aid/CPR, defibrillator usage and first responder medicine.
• Ability to assist with evacuations
• Ability to help lead employees, vendors, and guests to safety in an emergency situation
• Ability to observe, report and protect Aflac employees and assets
• Serve as a liaison with law enforcement and emergency services as required.
• Light to moderate physical effort required
• On-call, after-hours and weekend support are required.
• Work environment may involve extremes of temperature
• Normal office to outdoor environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $80,000 to $105,000. 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.