Executive Protection Lead - Pittsburgh PA

VetJobs•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Executive Protection Agent in PNC's Executive Protection organization, the role provides close protection and security-related support for PNC executives during domestic and international assignments. The position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is part of PNC's in-office workplace environment. The agent assesses and responds to risks and threats affecting at-risk PNC employees, including senior executives and others identified by the company, and manages security operations and travel logistics.

Requirements

Typically, a university or college degree and 5 or more years of industry-relevant experience; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Bachelor's degree listed under education.
Required to possess or obtain HR-218 (Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act), PA Act 235 (Lethal Weapons Training Act), and TSA Armed Security Officer certification.
Candidates are subject to additional background checks under PNC policies.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities appropriate to the position.
Ability to assess and manage risks in accordance with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Basic IT troubleshooting knowledge.
The posting describes advanced tactical training, including firearms proficiency, evasive driving, defensive tactics, and close-quarters protection.
The posting describes knowledge of threat assessment, risk analysis, vulnerability identification, surveillance detection, counter-surveillance, and protective intelligence.
The posting describes experience in high-threat environments or under elevated security conditions.
The posting describes extensive advance-planning experience, including site assessments, route planning, venue security coordination, and contingency response.
Ability to develop and execute protection plans for domestic and international travel, events, and public appearances.
Ability to manage motorcade logistics, arrival and departure procedures, and secure transportation protocols.
Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders, including physical security, legal, risk, compliance, corporate communications, and third-party vendors.
Ability to communicate professionally with senior executives, family members, internal stakeholders, external partners, global security vendors, and foreign law enforcement or security agencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for leadership briefings and documenting protection plans and after-action reports.
Familiarity with digital security systems and secure communications platforms; experience with real-time incident monitoring and intelligence feeds; and proficiency with itinerary management, route-mapping, and risk-scoring tools.
Customer-focused approach and ability to apply customer needs and satisfaction considerations in business decisions.
Preferred skills include access control, building architecture, collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, customer solutions, disaster recovery planning, information security, network security, physical security, risk assessments, and security technologies.
Competencies include effective communications, employee health and safety, facilities management, group facilitation, managing multiple priorities, personnel security, premises security, and security management.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in law enforcement, executive protection, dignitary protection, or high-threat security operations.
Prior service in a federal protective agency, such as the U.S. Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service, or USMS, or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, homeland security, or a related field.
Executive Protection certification from a recognized institution, such as ASIS or similar.
EMT-B, CPR/AED, or TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) certifications.

Responsibilities

Assess and respond to risks and threats to at-risk PNC employees, including the CEO, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and others identified.
Provide executive protection and logistical support for domestic and international travel.
Manage security operations from a mobile dispatch command center, analyzing security challenges and disseminating information.
Conduct domestic and international site surveys, advise on site requirements, and implement security and access controls.
Maintain knowledge of security orders and applicable federal and state laws.
Coordinate with stakeholders to develop security plans for trips, events, and off-site meetings.
Coordinate contingency plans and emergency medical response for security incidents.
Partner with law enforcement as needed.
Facilitate or assist with physical security training.
Participate in media and speaking engagements as needed.
Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality.
Work independently and adapt to varying work paces while maintaining attentiveness and energy.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, including a Health Savings Account option
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child and elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select fully paid programs
Wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service