Executive Protection Lead - New York City

PNC • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success.

As an Executive Protection Lead with PNC Security organization, you will be based in New York City and provide close protection and other security-related functions for PNC Executives during domestic and/or international assignments.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Assess and react, based upon potential impacts of presented risks/threats, in protection of at-risk PNC employees, who may include: CEO, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and others as identified.
Perform executive protection and logistic support, as needed, when clients travel both domestically and abroad. Manage the security operations from a dispatch "mobile" command center to create a localized point for analyzing security challenges and disseminating information. Basic knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
Perform site survey, both domestically and abroad, advise on site requirements, implementing security and access controls to ensure safety. Maintains an in depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties as well as working knowledge of applicable federal/state laws.
Works with all stakeholders to create comprehensive security plans, for all trips, events and off-site meetings. Coordinate contingency plans and emergency medical response for security incidents while protecting PNC employees. Proactively partners with law enforcement on an as needed basis.
Ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
Facilitates/assists with the physical security training. Takes an active role in media and speaking engagements as needed. Maintains the highest level of professional and confidentially.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in law enforcement, executive protection, dignitary protection, or high-threat security operations preferred
• Advanced tactical training, including firearms proficiency, evasive driving, defensive tactics, and close-quarters protection.
• Deep understanding of threat assessment, risk analysis, and vulnerability identification in both domestic and international contexts.
• Experience operating in high-threat environments or under elevated security conditions.
• Strong knowledge of surveillance detection, counter-surveillance, and protective intelligence practices.
• Extensive experience in advance planning, including site assessments, route planning, venue security coordination, and contingency response
• Ability to create and execute comprehensive protection plans for domestic and international travel, events, and public appearances.
• Skilled in managing motorcade logistics, arrival/departure procedures, and secure transportation protocols.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (physical security, legal, risk, compliance, corporate communications, 3rd Party Vendors) to align protection strategies with organizational goals.
• Ability to interface professionally with senior executives, family members, internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and discretion when interacting with global security vendors and foreign law enforcement/security agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefing leadership 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.
• Proficiency in tools for itinerary management, route mapping, and risk scoring.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, homeland security, or related field preferred.
• Required to possess or obtain NY State Armed Security Guard License needed to carry a firearm incident to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior service in a federal protective agency (e.g., U.S. Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service, USMS, or equivalent) is strongly preferred but not mandatory.
• Executive Protection certification from a recognized institution (e.g. ASIS, or similar) preferred
• Additional certifications such as EMT-B, CPR/AED, or TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and react, based upon potential impacts of presented risks/threats, in protection of at-risk PNC employees, who may include: CEO, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and others as identified.
• Perform executive protection and logistic support, as needed, when clients travel both domestically and abroad.
• Manage the security operations from a dispatch "mobile" command center to create a localized point for analyzing security challenges and disseminating information.
• Basic knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
• Perform site survey, both domestically and abroad, advise on site requirements, implementing security and access controls to ensure safety.
• Maintains an in depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties as well as working knowledge of applicable federal/state laws.
• Works with all stakeholders to create comprehensive security plans, for all trips, events and off-site meetings.
• Coordinate contingency plans and emergency medical response for security incidents while protecting PNC employees.
• Proactively partners with law enforcement on an as needed basis.
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
• Facilitates/assists with the physical security training.
• Takes an active role in media and speaking engagements as needed.
• Maintains the highest level of professional and confidentially.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with 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 and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level