Columbus, OH, USA
4 days ago
Executive Protection Specialist
Description

Summary:

The Executive Protection Specialist acts as primary protection agent to CEO or other VIP designees. Conducts advance work and creates comprehensive security plans, for all trips, events and off-site meetings. Coordinates with other EP Specialists and executive drivers to support all EP needs. Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy. Exercises sound operational judgment, as well as flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges. Works closely with executive administrative assistants and flight department colleagues to ensure schedule alignment with security plans. Conducts social media and residential physical security assessments for executive leadership team and makes recommendations for safety/security. May travel domestically and internationally to support CEO. Collects and analyzes pertinent intelligence from local and national intelligence sources. Carries a firearm and satisfactory completion and passing of a psychological suitability assessment of fitness to carry a firearm is required after an offer of employment is extended and throughout employment.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct threat assessment to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities to Senior Management via investigations, proactive means (actively engaging the aggressor), site visits, preplanning security at events, etc. Monitors  residence security systemsPreplans activities for regular and special eventsProvides Duty of Care support and travel tracking for HNB executive international travelCoordinates with various service providers and provides close-in personal protection to the principles as they go about their daily activities Drives CEO and other Executives as neededProvide emergency first aid/CPR as neededAssists Corporate Security team with investigations, training, site assessments, etc.Acts as liaison with senior security service providers (political/celebrity VIP details, secret service, etc.) for enhanced security as requiredInteracts with corporate and government VIPs, dignitaries and security staff on behalf of HuntingtonExercises independent judgment responding to potential threatsPerforms protective advance planning Transports the Principal and/or family members to events and appointments, using specialty training/evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as neededEffectively manages the Principal and/or their family/representative requests against the need to ensure all safety and security precautionsResponds to emergencies and coordinates with first responders to perform medical and police operations, as neededDeescalates tense situations or individuals that arise at the client residence and/or eventsActs upon and communicates vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely mannerCompletes suspicious activity reports, incident reports. shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirementsEnsures vehicle is in clean and safe operating conditions at all timesAssists with protection schedules and team assignmentsOperates and maintains protective, operations, and communications equipment.Conducts independent research to gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systemsOn a daily basis, studies activities related to personal and perceived threats against the Principal or other national security threats against the businessDevelops and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external business partners, local officials and agencies; work to develop relationships with asset protection industry investigators. Performs other duties as assigned.


Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma5+  years practical security experience  includes a combination of:  Active Shooter Response, Behavior Pattern Recognition, Counterterrorism, Counter Surveillance, Crisis Management, Customer Service, De-escalation, Dignitary Protection, Emergency Medicine, Firearms, High Risk Motor Vehicle Operation, National Incident Management System, Tactical Rescue2+ years of close protection or executive protection experience, preferably in a dignitary or diplomatic environmentLEOSA permit to carry a concealed firearm (HR 218)Valid Driver’s License


Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degreeAbility to work autonomous, domestic and internationalAbility to maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situationsPrevious exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized areaRapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situationsPossess (or have the ability to obtain) an Armed Security Officer Certification in accordance with FAA regulationsAbility to pass a background check, psychological exam, and other assessments as requiredAbility to effectively communicate security-related concepts/concerns to all levels of personnel;General knowledge of relevant laws and regulations that govern the protection of information security and physical assetsProven ability to apply sound judgment and use discretion when dealing with sensitive informationExcellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication (both written and oral) skillsEMT experiencePrivate sector EP experience

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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

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