Executive Protection Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a discreet, dependable, and highly professional Executive Protection Officer to support the personal protection of Maersk senior executives and designated family members.
The role sits within Protective Services under Global Security & Business Resilience and contributes directly to Maersk’s Executive Protection capability.

The position is centred on trusted, close-proximity protection, relationship management, and day-to-day executive support, requiring sound judgement, discretion, and a high degree of personal integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Protection

• Provide close protection support for designated senior executives in connection with daily movements, meetings, and executive activities.
• Conduct individual threat and risk assessments and support appropriate protective measures.
• Act as a trusted, discreet point of contact for executives on security-related concerns.

Residential and Family Security

• Support residential security planning and vulnerability assessments in coordination with approved vendors.
• Maintain respectful and trusted interaction with designated family members when support is required.

Operational Readiness

• Provide responsive support outside normal working hours when required by executive activity or security needs.
• Ensure incidents, concerns, or changes are coordinated swiftly and professionally.
• Produce concise documentation, reporting, and follow-up as required.

Supporting Activities (as part of Executive Protection)

• Support executive travel security planning where relevant to the protection of the executive.
• Support security planning for executive meetings or engagements when required.
  (These activities are part of Executive Protection delivery, not standalone responsibilities.)

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to the ongoing development and maturity of Executive Protection through lessons learned, refinement of standards, and input to training and methodologies.

Qualifications

Required

• Danish citizenship, as the role must be eligible for national security clearance and cooperation with Danish authorities.
• Background in law enforcement, military, diplomatic security, or corporate executive protection.
• Strong experience in close protection and personal security operations.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.
• Fluent in English and Danish.

Preferred

• Experience from complex or elevated-risk environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 31030.
• Relevant professional certifications.
• Medical first responder training.

About You

You are calm, professional, and dependable, and you are comfortable operating in a high-trust environment with senior leaders.
You understand that Executive Protection is built on judgement, consistency, and presence, and you naturally operate with discretion and integrity.

About Maersk Protective Services

Protective Services ensures Duty of Care for senior leaders and designated family members through a professional, intelligence-led, and people-focused approach to Executive Protection.

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