Executive Protection Officer/Driver

Madison Square Garden • New York, NY

120d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues - New York's Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre - that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. The Executive Protection Officer is primarily responsible for the safe and secure transportation of the corporation's highest-level executives (principal) daily. This role will also perform operational responsibilities for maintaining the fleet. In addition, the Executive Support Officer performs document courier services, office administrative functions and assists the principal as directed.

Requirements

• Extensive prior law enforcement and/or corporate security experience.
• Substantial executive chauffeur experience.
• Extremely familiar with the New York City/Tristate area.
• Strict confidentiality, professionalism, dependability and situational sensitivity.
• Executive Protection experience is required.
• Highly flexible, stress tolerant and motivated.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Experience managing a highly changeable calendar with extreme tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with high level executives from diverse arenas (C-Suite Executive relations is essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to schedule and manage intricate travel arrangements and anticipate all contingencies.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong judgment, decision making, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Energetic, positive, outgoing, and resourceful.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Highly responsive to emergencies in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills necessary.
• Candidates who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides logistical support, transportation and protection of Executive/client, focusing on CEO and Chairman.
• Responsible for performing security advances of all business and event locations to be visited by the principal to ensure the personal protection and safety of the executive.
• Provide support and protection to visiting CEO, guests and high-profile clients.
• Assist Manager in vehicle selection process, procurement of new assets, etc.
• Execute proactive measures to ensure the safety of the client; i.e. advance work, research, collection of applicable information.
• Ability to conduct counter surveillance activities in the vicinity the client site and along the route.
• Provide vehicular escort services to client and family members.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle (interior and exterior).
• Ability to check traffic, road conditions and plan alternate routes to ensure an on-time arrival.
• Maintains a travel log and any additional billing information/notes as needed.
• Ability to drive out of state when necessary while keeping in constant communication with dispatch.
• Perform other general security duties as needed to support the Threat Management division.

Benefits

• Growth and longevity for employees are top priorities.
• Robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree