Executive Protection Lead - Pittsburgh PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PNC is hiring an Executive Protection Agent in its Physical Security/Executive Protection organization, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role provides close protection and related security functions for PNC executives during domestic and international assignments. The protected individuals may include the CEO, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and other at-risk employees identified by PNC. The agent assesses and responds to potential risks and threats; supports executive travel, events, and off-site meetings; and manages security operations from a mobile dispatch command center. Duties include conducting domestic and international site surveys, advising on security requirements, implementing access controls, coordinating logistics and emergency medical response, and partnering with law enforcement and internal and external stakeholders. The position also assists with physical security training and may participate in media and speaking engagements. It requires independent work, adaptability, sustained attentiveness, professionalism, and discretion. PNC describes itself as an in-office company and encourages candidates to discuss workplace expectations with the recruiter and hiring manager. Employment visa sponsorship and STEM OPT participation are not available for this position. Candidates are subject to additional background checks under PNC policies.

Requirements

Typically requires 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.
The posting states that 10 years of progressive experience in law enforcement, executive protection, dignitary protection, or high-threat security operations is preferred.
Advanced tactical training, including firearms proficiency, evasive driving, defensive tactics, and close-quarters protection.
Knowledge of threat assessment, risk analysis, and vulnerability identification in domestic and international settings.
Experience operating in high-threat environments or elevated security conditions.
Knowledge of surveillance detection, counter-surveillance, and protective intelligence practices.
Experience creating and executing protection plans for domestic and international travel, events, and public appearances.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including physical security, legal, risk, compliance, corporate communications, and third-party vendors.
Ability to interact 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.
Familiarity with digital security systems, secure communications platforms, real-time incident monitoring, and intelligence feeds.
Proficiency with itinerary management, route-mapping, and risk-scoring tools.
Basic IT troubleshooting knowledge.
Required to possess or obtain HR-218 (LEOSA), Pennsylvania Act 235, and TSA Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification.
Candidates are subject to additional background checks under PNC policies.
Must be able to work independently and adapt to varying work paces while maintaining attentiveness and energy.

Nice To Haves

Prior service in a federal protective agency, such as the U.S. Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service, or U.S. Marshals Service, 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 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) certification.
Skills in access control, building architecture, collaboration, conflict resolution, customer solutions, disaster recovery planning, information security, network security, physical security, risk assessments, and security technologies.

Responsibilities

Assess potential risks and threats and respond to protect at-risk PNC employees, including executives, the Executive Committee, and Board of Directors.
Provide executive protection and logistical support during domestic and international travel.
Operate security functions 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 comprehensive 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.
Take an active role in media and speaking engagements as needed.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Perform advance planning, including site assessments, route planning, venue security coordination, and contingency response.
Manage motorcade logistics, arrival and departure procedures, and secure transportation protocols.
Brief leadership and document protection plans and after-action reports.
Manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in accordance with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, including a Health Savings Account feature
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