Executive Protection Lead - Pittsburgh PA

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PNC is hiring an Executive Protection Agent in its Executive Protection organization, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role provides close protection and security-related support for PNC executives and other at-risk employees, including the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, during domestic and international assignments. The agent assesses and responds to potential risks and threats, provides travel and logistics support, and may manage security operations from a mobile command center. The position includes conducting domestic and international site surveys, recommending site requirements, and implementing security and access controls. The agent works with stakeholders to develop security plans for trips, events, and off-site meetings; coordinates contingency plans and emergency medical response; and partners with law enforcement as needed. The role also supports physical security training and may participate in media and speaking engagements. It requires independent work, adaptability, sustained attentiveness, and strict professionalism and confidentiality. PNC describes itself as an in-office company and encourages candidates to discuss workplace expectations with their recruiter and hiring manager. PNC does not provide employment visa sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

At least 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 contexts.
Experience operating in high-threat environments or under elevated security conditions.
Knowledge of surveillance detection, counter-surveillance, and protective intelligence practices.
Extensive advance-planning experience, including site assessments, route planning, venue security coordination, and contingency response.
Ability to create and execute protection plans for domestic and international travel, events, and public appearances.
Experience managing motorcade logistics, arrival and departure procedures, and secure transportation protocols.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including physical security, legal, risk, compliance, corporate communications, and third-party vendors.
Ability to interface professionally with senior executives, family members, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
Cultural awareness and discretion when interacting with global security vendors and foreign law enforcement or security agencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with digital security systems and secure communications platforms.
Experience with real-time incident monitoring and intelligence feeds.
Proficiency with itinerary management, route mapping, and risk-scoring tools.
Basic IT troubleshooting knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, homeland security, or a related field is preferred; the general education section lists a bachelor’s degree and notes that comparable education, certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must possess or obtain HR-218 (Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act), Pennsylvania Act 235 (Lethal Weapons Training Act), and TSA Armed Security Officer certification.
Candidates are subject to additional background checks under PNC policies.
Must demonstrate customer focus and the ability to assess and manage risks consistent with PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

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 an equivalent agency.
Executive Protection certification from a recognized institution, such as ASIS.
EMT-B, CPR/AED, or TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) certification.
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.

Responsibilities

Assess and respond to risks and threats to protect at-risk PNC employees, including executives and other identified individuals.
Provide executive protection and logistical support during domestic and international travel.
Manage security operations from a mobile command center, analyzing security challenges and disseminating information.
Conduct site surveys domestically and abroad; advise on site requirements and implement security and access controls.
Maintain knowledge of applicable security orders and federal and state laws relevant to assigned duties.
Work with stakeholders to develop security plans for trips, events, and off-site meetings.
Coordinate contingency plans and emergency medical response for security incidents.
Partner proactively with law enforcement as needed.
Facilitate or assist with physical security training.
Participate in media and speaking engagements as needed.
Maintain a high level of attentiveness and energy while working independently and adapting to varying work paces.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Brief leadership and document protection plans and after-action reports.
Coordinate advance planning, including site assessments, route planning, venue security, motorcade logistics, and arrival and departure procedures.

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 plans
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