Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. 

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

 

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

 

Position Summary

Coordinate, schedule, lead, manage and ensure effective implementation of the Executive Protection program. Provides protective services for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other executives of the organization as directed. Provide travel briefings and coordinate all on and off-site security needs. Act as team leader to other Executive Protection staff (employee and vendor) as required.

This position primarily operates during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. However, occasional evening work may be required to support events and business needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide protective services for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other executives of the organization. Evaluate internal and external threats made to the CEO and coordinate response with Security or Law Enforcement resources. Identify groups, individuals, and merging technologies that may pose a threat to executives.
• Assists with on and off-site planning, coordination and execution of plans. Assist with the planning and execution of corporate events, and visits by dignitaries and VIP guests of the corporation to ensure a safe environment. Assists in providing security-related issues associated with corporate aircraft facility.
• Address and act as primary contact for conducting security awareness programs to Company Executive Staff, their assistants and reception staff. Perform advance trip duties, and coordinating the necessary security provisions with local law enforcement agencies and other security groups.
• Supervise, direct and conduct risk assessments associated with the safety and security of the CEO (and other executives, as required) including physical security of the office, home and meeting venues.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with individuals and organizations that can expedite the movement and safety of the CEO (and other executives) while traveling or making public appearances.
• Manage special programs or projects as assigned by CEO or other executive staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Business, Public Administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• At least seven years performing in a public safety role (i.e. corporate security, law enforcement, military, fire, etc.)
• At least seven years performing Executive Protection duties or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Must have experience with and knowledge of Federal and State statutes which pertain to use of force situations.
• Demonstrated, expert knowledge of Executive Protection programs to include protection of principal, site security, security surveys, security system design and all associated advance work.
• Experience and training in Violence in the Workplace prevention is desired as is ability to conduct threat investigations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface with and/or collaborate with others to develop security solutions that fit within the business framework and budget, while facilitating smooth movement of protectee.
• Ability to complete armed security training and maintain certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet situational demands.
• Subject to 24-hour on call status and response.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel with limited or no advanced notice.

Preferred Requirements

• Must maintain required physical fitness standards and successfully complete all firearms qualification, certification, and requalification requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
   
• Demonstrates sound judgment and business acumen by understanding executive priorities, corporate culture, operational risk, reputational considerations, and strategic business objectives. Effectively integrates security measures into executive activities while preserving productivity, discretion, and the executive experience.

 

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

 

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. 

Non-Bargaining

 

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $111,000.00 to $124,000.00 per year

 

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

 

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

 

Deadline to Apply: 09/27/26

 

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Accessibility Statement

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