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Close Protection Officer jobs are open across private security, corporate, government, and entertainment sectors, from entry-level protective detail assignments to senior lead agent and principal protection specialist roles, with specializations in executive protection, threat assessment, and VIP security. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Are you passionate about simplifying complex problems? Do you like finding patterns and inventing new ways to push the boundaries? Interested in building high-performance, globally scalable systems that support Amazon's current and future growth? Interested in building and operating the next generation of systems to automate and optimize critical financial processes? If so, Amazon Finance Technology (FinTech) is for you!
Amazon’s FinTech is an organization where people, technology, passion and innovation come together to build products and solve problems for Amazon. Technology solutions and services that we own and build impacts Amazon in all verticals including merger and expansions, operational excellence, compliance with rules and regulations.
Are you looking for an opportunity to build a highly available, large scale, enterprise-wide software solution? Does it excite you to find patterns and build generic, composable software solutions to solve complex problems? Are you looking for inventing newer and simpler ways of building solutions? If so, we are looking for you to fill a challenging position in Amazon Finance Technology team.
Amazon Finance Technology team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to build a brand-new Project Accounting Subledger and adjacent products. We will leverage state of the art technologies automate accounting, and finance processes that require data consolidation, computation, consolidation, reconciliation and reporting. We are building products to replace our dependency on third party software and can scale with Amazon. Successful candidates will be high-bandwidth leaders who can cut through the noise, simplify relentlessly, deliver results, and build great teams around themselves.
We are looking for an innovative Software Development Engineer II who wants to have outsize impact. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will help to define and build innovative large-scale financial systems with a direct impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of flagship products that customers love and use every day. You’ll be working with talented engineers using latest full-stack technology. The ideal candidate will have industry-leading programming skills, a deep understanding computer science fundamentals, and be conversant up the software stack.
We care about your career growth too. Whether your goals are to explore new technologies, take on bigger problems, or get to the next level, we will help you get there. Our business is growing fast, and our people will grow with it!
Key job responsibilities
Experience with large scale distributed systems and service oriented architecture.
Experience building or supporting Financial Systems.
Experience working with big data platforms.
Experience with Amazon Web Services
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience in Technologies we use: Java, Python, Lambda, DynamoDB, Athena, EMR, EDX, React and others on the AWS stack.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 3+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Dallas - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about simplifying complex problems? Do you like finding patterns and inventing new ways to push the boundaries? Interested in building high-performance, globally scalable systems that support Amazon's current and future growth? Interested in building and operating the next generation of systems to automate and optimize critical financial processes? If so, Amazon Finance Technology (FinTech) is for you!
Amazon’s FinTech is an organization where people, technology, passion and innovation come together to build products and solve problems for Amazon. Technology solutions and services that we own and build impacts Amazon in all verticals including merger and expansions, operational excellence, compliance with rules and regulations.
Are you looking for an opportunity to build a highly available, large scale, enterprise-wide software solution? Does it excite you to find patterns and build generic, composable software solutions to solve complex problems? Are you looking for inventing newer and simpler ways of building solutions? If so, we are looking for you to fill a challenging position in Amazon Finance Technology team.
Amazon Finance Technology team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to build a brand-new Project Accounting Subledger and adjacent products. We will leverage state of the art technologies automate accounting, and finance processes that require data consolidation, computation, consolidation, reconciliation and reporting. We are building products to replace our dependency on third party software and can scale with Amazon. Successful candidates will be high-bandwidth leaders who can cut through the noise, simplify relentlessly, deliver results, and build great teams around themselves.
We are looking for an innovative Software Development Engineer II who wants to have outsize impact. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will help to define and build innovative large-scale financial systems with a direct impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of flagship products that customers love and use every day. You’ll be working with talented engineers using latest full-stack technology. The ideal candidate will have industry-leading programming skills, a deep understanding computer science fundamentals, and be conversant up the software stack.
We care about your career growth too. Whether your goals are to explore new technologies, take on bigger problems, or get to the next level, we will help you get there. Our business is growing fast, and our people will grow with it!
Key job responsibilities
Experience with large scale distributed systems and service oriented architecture.
Experience building or supporting Financial Systems.
Experience working with big data platforms.
Experience with Amazon Web Services
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience in Technologies we use: Java, Python, Lambda, DynamoDB, Athena, EMR, EDX, React and others on the AWS stack.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 3+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Dallas - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Telecommunications
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in close protection officer jobs.
- Prior military, law enforcement, or government protective service experience
- Valid state security guard license or armed guard permit
- CPR, first aid, and emergency medical response certification
- Completion of a recognized executive protection training program
- Clean background check and ability to pass federal or state security clearance
- Valid driver's license with defensive or evasive driving course completion
Tips for Your Close Protection Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume for each contract
Highlight the principal type you protected, operational environments you worked in, and any advance work or threat assessment you conducted. Generic security resumes get screened out fast when hiring managers are looking for experience that matches their specific client profile.
List every relevant certification clearly
Put your CPP, PSP, EPO, and state-issued security guard license in a dedicated credentials section near the top. Many close protection officer openings have hard certification cutoffs, and recruiters scan for these before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists close protection officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your firearms status
Whether you hold an armed or unarmed license shapes which roles you qualify for, so filter accordingly. Applying for armed detail positions without the right state-issued permit wastes your time and disqualifies you before the first screening call.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect questions built around real events: how you'd handle a principal who refuses to follow a security protocol, or how you'd react to a spontaneous route change. Walk through your decision-making process step by step, referencing actual situations from your experience.
Negotiate availability windows, not just pay
Many close protection roles involve irregular hours, international travel, or on-call commitments that aren't fully listed in the posting. Clarify deployment length, domestic versus international rotations, and standby expectations before you accept so there are no surprises.
Close Protection Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most close protection officers?
The most active employers for close protection officers right now are Envestnet, Viasat, and Amazon, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate security divisions and private protective services firms typically post the highest volume of openings.
How many close protection officer jobs are remote?
About 45% of close protection officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most protective detail work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include threat intelligence analysis, risk assessment consulting, and security operations coordination roles within larger protection programs.
How do you become a close protection officer?
Start by meeting your state's licensing requirements for armed or unarmed security work, which usually involves a background check, a firearms qualification if applicable, and a state-approved training course. From there, complete a recognized executive protection program that covers advance work, motorcade operations, and threat assessment. Prior military or law enforcement experience accelerates hiring significantly, as most employers treat it as a substitute for entry-level field time.
Can you get hired as a close protection officer with little experience?
Entry-level close protection officer roles do exist, but they almost always require a valid security license, a clean background, and completion of a formal EP training course at minimum. Employers hiring candidates without prior protective detail experience typically start them on static or residential security assignments before moving them into mobile detail work. Volunteering for lower-profile clients while building your resume is a common path into higher-tier principal protection.
What does the close protection officer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen to verify credentials and availability, followed by an in-person interview that includes scenario-based questions about threat response, principal management, and judgment under pressure. Some employers add a practical skills assessment covering defensive driving, first aid response, or firearms handling depending on the role. References from prior law enforcement, military, or protective detail supervisors carry significant weight at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to close protection officer jobs?
You can find and apply to close protection officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, experience level, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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