Protective Service Specialist

Aon is hiring a Protective Service Specialist based out of Chicago, IL, to Provide discrete executive protection to designated Aon executives in Chicago and on applicable business travel.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

You will manage the day-to-day operational activities within span of control, to include protective advances, emergency response, and crisis management across multiple locations, to include but not limited to:

• Lead all aspects of travel planning, execution and logistics as well as coordination with numerous internal and external teams ranging from our executive office staff, corporate travel, and private aviation teams, third-party security firms, and security personnel at other firms and organizations.
• Supporting executive activities related to Corporate Events. This includes maintaining relationships and communications with the Events and Corporate Security teams and reviewing events within responsibility to determine if events require executive protection support. You will be responsible for working with the security team and, at times, security vendors to ensure that security is provided as needed. Based on the event complexity and executive involvement, you will at times be required to aid during events and help oversee other resources in their provision of security.
• Able to establish effective cross-collaboration with internal intelligence and investigations teams, global security operations center, in-network security vendors, and local law enforcement to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
• Conduct protective intelligence assessments, advance planning, and ongoing OSINT reviews to identify vulnerabilities and develop proactive measures to mitigate potential threats.
• Coordination with vital stakeholders to ensure the safe and secure transportation of executives, including pre-arrival reception planning and checking of all locations for planned events (client meetings, high-profile events, office meetings, as well as other locations) as requested by the executive committee.
• Respond to emergencies and render aid in accordance with training, experience and expectations.
• Participate in periodic training on pertinent security related skills and topics
• Stay informed about emerging security technologies, trends, and best practices to continuously enhance security measures and adapt to changing threats.
• Exercise sound independent judgment and an appropriate sense of urgency, as well as flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.
• May require vehicle transportation functions as necessary.

The Protective Service Specialist provides discreet executive protection for Aon executives in Chicago and during business travel, including managing transportation and coordinating with internal and external security teams. It requires leading travel logistics, supporting corporate events with security planning, conducting threat assessments, and collaborating with intelligence and law enforcement to mitigate risks. The position also demands emergency response readiness, ongoing security training, and promoting a culture of security awareness and responsibility.

• Prior experience in law enforcement, military, or security services is preferred.
• Experience in the close protection of C-level executives in a corporate environment is strongly preferred.
• A strong law enforcement and peer industry networks
• Ability to articulate and outline risk findings, potential risk impacts, and mitigating actions with clarity and confidence.
• Experience in conducting protective advances and completing site surveys to identify risk and plan a protective strategy accordingly.
• Good physical fitness standards, and knowledge of realistic self-defense tactics is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to various work environments, and maintain a high level of situational awareness.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost integrity.
• EP Certificate and EP Driving Certificate or EVOC
• First Aid/CPR/AED certificates (TCCC or EMT)
• Ability for 20% travel, flexibility to travel (domestic and international) and work non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays when required.

Education: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a private/public sector security environment.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at

ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.