Executive Protection Specialist

OVERVIEW

Be a part of an exceptional team that leads company shrink mitigation and safety initiatives while keeping our Guests, Associates, and Communities at the center of everything they do. The face of retail is constantly changing, and this agile team is at the forefront of the latest Asset Protection technology and analytical tools that help protect company assets every day. Through operational excellence, innovation, and collaboration, the Asset Protection team is exceptional at quickly designing and implementing innovative new solutions for diverse Asset Protection challenges while simultaneously building strong partnerships across Human Resources, Stores Operations, Supply Chain, and Compliance teams. Do you enjoy investigating company profitability opportunities? Are you a proactive critical thinker who loves executing a strategic business plan? Then consider joining the Asset Protection team today!

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

Ulta Beauty is seeking a highly skilled, professional, and discreet Executive Protection Specialist (EPS) to join our Enterprise Security and Asset Protection team. The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, privacy, and well-being of the Chief Executive Officer and other designated executives through a proactive, intelligence-led protection program.

This role requires a highly trained security professional who combines exceptional protective capabilities with outstanding judgment, emotional intelligence, discretion, and situational awareness. The Executive Protection Specialist will provide close protection during business activities, travel, public appearances, executive events, and other assigned engagements while maintaining a low-profile, service-oriented approach. The position demands the ability to anticipate and mitigate risk, make sound decisions in dynamic environments, and respond effectively to evolving security situations without disrupting executive productivity or business operations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced executive protection, law enforcement, military, or corporate security professional with demonstrated expertise in personal protection, threat assessment, travel security, and emergency response. Equally important, the successful candidate will possess exceptional emotional intelligence, interpersonal awareness, and professional maturity. They must be able to build trusted relationships across senior leadership, executive assistants, and key business partners while navigating sensitive situations with discretion, empathy, sound judgment, and composure. This individual must maintain credibility and influence without reliance on authority and operate effectively in high-pressure, highly visible environments.

This role demands the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism and requires close collaboration with Executive Leadership, Executive Assistants, the Security Operations Center, Business Continuity, Human Resources, Legal, Information Security, and other critical business partners to ensure the continuity, safety, and effectiveness of executive operations.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Close Protection: Provide armed close protection services for the executive at the corporate offices (as needed), during travel, and at public/private events.
• Strategy and Operations: Lead and manage the principal's comprehensive security strategy, including threat intelligence, situational awareness, travel risk management, and emergency response.
• Advance Planning & Logistics: Plan and execute all security logistics for domestic and international travel. This includes conducting advance work and site surveys, analyzing routes, coordinating secure transportation, and preparing detailed security plans.
• Liaison & Coordination: Act as the primary security liaison, coordinating with internal teams like administrative staff, security operations center, business continuity and travel, as well as local and federal law enforcement agencies, venue security, and third-party security vendors.
• Emergency Response: Serve as the first responder to any medical or security emergency and perform appropriate medical aid as required. Maintain proficiency in emergency medical aid (CPR/AED/First Aid) and security incident response protocols.
• Administrative Duties: Supervise data entries and reports associated with executive protection. Ensure that incident reports, expense reports, and site survey reports are submitted in a timely fashion. Supervise the maintenance of protective operations and communications equipment.
• Protective Intelligence: Gather and analyze intelligence related to potential threats. Continuously monitor global threat landscapes and open-source and proprietary intelligence streams for information relevant to the principal's safety.

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Experience:
• A minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in a related field, with at least 5 years dedicated to executive protection.
• Applicable backgrounds include Corporate Executive Protection, Federal or State Law Enforcement (e.g., US Secret Service, Department of State Security, FBI) or Military Special Operations, all of which planned and executed protective services.
• Licensing & Certifications:
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and completion of a recognized defensive/evasive driving course.
• Valid concealed carry permit. HR218/LEOSA qualification is highly desirable.
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid/AED. Emergency medical training (EMT, TCCC, etc.) is required.
• Must have a valid US Passport with Global Entry

• Skills & Abilities:
• Demonstrable experience in conducting advance planning and threat assessments.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally in corporate and social settings.
• Impeccable judgment, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug/alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: A College/University degree or an Executive MBA or Advanced Degree or certification in a relevant field.
• Training: Graduation from a recognized executive protection school (e.g., ESI, EPI) or advanced security certifications like Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Advanced Skills:
• Advanced medical training such as Paramedic or Combat Medic certification.
• Proficiency in additional languages relevant to global markets.
• Expertise in digital security protocols, electronic countermeasures (TSCM), and emerging security technologies.
• Experience coordinating security for private aircraft operations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to work irregular hours, long shifts, weekends, and holidays as required, with on-call availability 24/7/365.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (>50%).
• Must maintain an excellent level of physical fitness, capable of standing for long periods, responding physically to threats, and remaining active for extended periods.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-stress, and unpredictable environments.

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The pay range for this position is $102,900.00 - $160,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta
ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.