Private Driver/Executive Protection

An Orange County, NY-based organization is seeking a highly experienced, dependable, and dicreet professional Private Driver with FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DRIVER experience to provide safe, reliable transportation for principals and guests. This is a full-time, live-out position focused exclusively on driving, transportation security, and vehicle-related responsibilities.Only candidates that have previously held a driving position with a United States federal law enforcement agency will be considered. General law enforcement experience will not satisfy this requirement.This position requires exceptional driving ability, sound judgment, discretion, situational awareness, and the ability to operate safely and calmly in changing traffic, weather, and scheduling conditions. The Private Driver will be responsible for passenger transportation, route planning, vehicle readiness, and maintaining the organization’s vehicles to the highest standards.This is a full-time, year-round position with flexibility required for weekdays, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, schedule changes, and occasional urgent transportation needs.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide safe, punctual, and professional transportation for authorized personnel and guestsOperate organization-owned vehicles in accordance with all traffic laws, safety standards, and internal policiesPlan primary and alternate routes in advance, accounting for traffic, weather, construction, road closures, and scheduling requirementsMonitor real-time traffic and weather conditions and adjust routes when necessaryMaintain continuous awareness of road conditions, surrounding vehicles, and potential transportation-related risksEnsure vehicles are clean, fueled, properly equipped, and ready for service at all times.Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspectionsCoordinate routine maintenance, repairs, detailing, registration, inspections, and other vehicle-related servicesMaintain accurate mileage, fuel, maintenance, and trip recordsPromptly report vehicle damage, mechanical concerns, accidents, citations, or other driving-related incidentsAssist passengers with doors, luggage, packages, and vehicle entry or exit as appropriate.Maintain professional communication regarding arrival times, delays, route changes, and scheduling updatesProtect passenger privacy and maintain strict confidentiality regarding identities, destinations, schedules, conversations, and organizational mattersRemain available and prepared for itinerary changes, extended assignments, and transportation needs outside the regular schedulePerform other driving and vehicle-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Prior employment in a driving position with a United States federal law enforcement agency is mandatoryCandidates must be able to document that professional driving was a significant component of their federal law enforcement dutiesExperience in protective driving, dignitary transportation, secure transportation, motorcade operations, surveillance driving, operational driving, or another comparable federal law enforcement driving assignment is strongly preferredApplications from candidates whose backgrounds are limited to state, county, municipal, military, private-security, rideshare, taxi, limousine, or general chauffeur driving will not be considered unless they also possess the required federal law enforcement driving experienceExceptional driving skills and a demonstrated record of safe vehicle operationValid driver’s license with an exemplary driving recordThorough knowledge of defensive-driving principles, route planning, and accident-avoidance techniquesAbility to remain calm, attentive, and decisive in heavy traffic, adverse weather, and rapidly changing circumstancesStrong punctuality, reliability, judgment, and attention to detailProfessional appearance and demeanorExcellent verbal communication skillsAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise complete discretionComfortable operating a variety of passenger vehicles, including luxury sedans, SUVs, and vansWorking knowledge of navigation systems, traffic applications, hands-free communications, and vehicle technologyAbility to assist with luggage and packages and perform routine physical tasks associated with passenger transportationCurrent defensive-driving or protective-driving certification preferredCurrent CPR/AED certification preferredOutstanding professional references from current and previous employersLegally authorized to work in the United States for any employerSuccessful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, driving-record review, and any other required screeningCompensation:Salary: $120,000–$140,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall background. Discretionary performance-based annual bonus potential.

Benefits

Full, non-contributory benefitsAll compensation offers are contingent upon experience, references, credentials, verification of prior federal law enforcement driving responsibilities, and successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation