Executive Protection Specialist (US)

Executive Protection Specialist

The Executive Protection Specialist provides dedicated safety and close protection support for an assigned group of executives, which may include leading security during event and emergency situations as directed, with accountability to report on any incidents. Provides executive protection services including close protection, trip planning, advance work, driver services, corporate event coverage, and security coverage for executive offices, external meetings, and business trip settings.

This role will include emphasis on corporate event security planning and coverage that involves conducting advance work, risk assessments, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and secure environment. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies before corporate events, including geopolitical risks, local crime trends, and venue-specific concerns. Conduct security site surveys, assess risks, and develop detailed security plans for corporate events, meetings, and executive movements.

Depth & Scope:

• Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge/expertise in the provision of executive protection services and working knowledge of broader related areas
• Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area
• Understands the industry, competition, and the factors that differentiate the organization
• Applies best practices to implement process, product, or service improvements. Manages multiple programs/projects/initiatives of moderate scope and complexity
• Acts as a subject matter expert within their own area of specialty or a resource for others
• Leads projects of moderately to complex risk and resource requirements; may lead end-to-end processes or functional programs
• Contributes to setting standards within area of expertise
• Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders
• Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommends standards against which others will operate
• Impacts a range of functional programs and operations across own and related teams
• Interprets guidelines, standards, policies, and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
• Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities; may provide process and subject matter advice at senior levels
• Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise
• Identifies and leads problem resolution for complex issues at all levels

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or relevant professional certifications, designations, or equivalent required
• 10+ years relevant experience
• Prior Law Enforcement, Military and/or prior Corporate Security Executive Protection experience working for C-Suite executives in the provision of executive protection required
• Requires strong knowledge of security / counter surveillance measures, self-defense techniques and methods and first aid / C.P.R. training (certification preferred)
• Ability to obtain HR 218 certification (the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act) preferred
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interact and collaborate intelligently with Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, C-Suite level executives, etc.
• An extensive network of law enforcement/security contacts is essential to support planning and/or provide assistance.
• Ability to use Smart phone and affiliated Applications, including GPS, encrypted communication apps, e-mail on both laptop and phone in offsite locations.
• Ability to work in team environments well, takes direction well and can work alone at times.
• Pick up Principal and or other c-suite executives and transport to work location.
• Provide support at work location.
• Conduct advances of offsite locations to include restaurants, meeting locations, conference locations, and other offsite venues.
• Move between NYC/Mt Laurel, NJ
• Maintain current information regarding civil unrest in the area and associated extrication planning
• Provide transportation to Airports.
• Maintain rapid response protocol to emergencies
• Maintain ability to communicate via personal smart phone quickly to leadership.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• There is one (1) opening available (1) Mt Laurel, NJ

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel Frequent
• International Travel Occasional
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead occasional
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading, writing, and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing Continuous

Customer Accountabilities:

• Executes on executive protection plans, programs, and procedures
• Provides support with analysis, reporting, and recommendations for improvement, input to help develop metrics and reporting, and data for use in threat and risk assessments and physical security surveys and advances
• Patrols executive floors, conduct surveillance activities as appropriate, plan and assesses driving routes and identifies and addresses potential safety and security weaknesses
• Responds to security/safety incidents and effectively manages and deals with emergency situations involving appropriate areas as necessary, which may include adjusting security coverage as needed and acting as the first point of contact for escalations
• Protects employees, information, and assets on the executive floors of the organization
• Oversees front line support to the executive, enhancing the safety and security of both persons and property by deterring and detecting unlawful incidents, identifying potential dangers and hazards, and minimizing risks at TDBG/AMCB properties
• Assists in planning and executing trips and events, manages emergency situations including security threats, but also including emergencies that involve response to natural and man-made disasters, medical emergencies, and travel logistics
• Provides dedicated transportation/logistic service and safety and security support to top Bank executives on bank property or at other venues as needed
• Liaises with external stakeholders as appropriate
• Uses knowledge, experience, and risk assessment techniques, as well as access to internal and external resources and tools, to create written reports and plans (e.g., security advances, emergency evacuation plans, security concept of operations)
• Provides security support and advice to internal stakeholders and staff for meetings and events where executives will be present to ensure appropriate level of protection
• Reacts and advises on regional security developments and security incidents impacting operations.
• Enhances and establishes awareness and commitment to TD's Executive Protection program
• Creates and submits detailed reports and logs to supervisors (i.e., updates to databases)
• Recommends and helps implement emergency/evacuation plans for executives for physical security incidents