Executive Protection Specialist Senior

Elevance Health•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Protection Specialist Senior is responsible for determining protective service techniques to accomplish organization security objectives. This role requires associates to be in-office 3-5 days per week at our Indianapolis location, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The role is expected to carry a firearm and provides protection for the CEO, President, members of the Board of Directors, and other executives of the organization. It participates in protective programs to include personal protection, corporate facilities, residences, event security, ground and air transportation, protocol, personal assistance, and special projects. The role also coordinates off-site planning and execution of plans for visiting VIPs, contributes to the planning and execution of corporate events, and maintains a wide range of intra and interdepartmental coordination. Assists in evaluating the need for procurement, installation and operational instruction of security equipment. Develops, completes, and analyzes relevant metrics for planning, risk evaluation, and financial efficiencies. May contribute to maintaining personal profiles and conducts risk assessments of all personnel covered by the executive security team. Contributes to identifying groups, individuals and merging technologies that may pose a threat to executives. Conducts site advances to establish contingency plans, assess risk, and mitigate vulnerabilities. Participates in professional forums and maintains currency with trends and developments in the executive security field. Functions as lead or technical expert on medium to complex projects. Controls access to the executive floor; monitors closed circuit television, fire, and other life safety systems. May greet visitors to the executive suite. Provides overall area security, and responds to any emergency. This role requires working early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays with little or no notice. The role will be expected to travel more than 30% of the time, which may include international travel and passport requirements. The role is expected to carry a firearm across state lines and be able to meet city, state, federal and organizational requirements to carry a firearm and maintain proficiency requirements of said firearm; maintain CPR and AED certification; and to be certified or ability to complete an executive protection evasive driving training.

Requirements

Requires a BS/BA degree and a minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience to include investigations; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
LEOSA certification required.
Requires a valid federal/state/local driver’s license in good standing.
Role is expected to carry a firearm across state lines and be able to meet city, state, federal and organizational requirements to carry a firearm and maintain proficiency requirements of said firearm.
Must maintain CPR and AED certification.
Must be certified or able to complete an executive protection evasive driving training.

Nice To Haves

Retired Secret Service strongly preferred.
Understanding of the administration and operation of various security technologies to include closed circuit TV systems, access control, intrusion alarm, and incident reporting software and hardware are strongly preferred.
10 years of executive protection work experience is strongly preferred.
Work experience supervising and managing others is preferred.
Certified in CPR and AED operations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Determines protective service techniques to accomplish organization security objectives.
Provides protection for the CEO, President, members of the Board of Directors, and other executives of the organization.
Participates in protective programs to include personal protection, corporate facilities, residences, event security, ground and air transportation, protocol, personal assistance, and special projects.
Coordinates off-site planning and execution of plans for visiting VIPs to include the Board of Directors, CEOs of other companies, major account customers, political leaders, and others.
Contributes to the planning and execution of corporate events of different risk levels, and visits by VIP guests of the organization to ensure a safe environment.
Maintains a wide range of intra and interdepartmental coordination.
Assists in evaluating the need for procurement, installation and operational instruction of security equipment required at the executive offices, residences, and vacation homes.
Develops, completes, and analyzes relevant metrics for planning, risk evaluation, and financial efficiencies.
May contribute to maintaining personal profiles and conducts risk assessments of all personnel covered by the executive security team.
Contributes to identifying groups, individuals and merging technologies that may pose a threat to executives.
Conducts site advances to establish contingency plans, assess risk, and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Participates in professional forums and maintains currency with trends and developments in the executive security field.
Functions as lead or technical expert on medium to complex projects.
Controls access to the executive floor; monitors closed circuit television, fire, and other life safety systems.
May greet visitors to the executive suite.
Provides overall area security, and responds to any emergency.