Executive Protection Specialist

HP • Palo Alto, CA

8d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Provides close protection of executive members including developing, assessing, and implementing protection strategies and plans o Provides guidance and interpretation about security standards, practices, and programs to support regional and global business and security initiatives o Assesses security exposures and assists with implementing programs to address them, influencing stakeholders as required o First-level university degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement or a related field of study, or equivalent experience o 7+ years security experience, including associations in law enforcement, military, intelligence and/or corporate experience. Must include small detail, event security, office security, and residential security o Possesses EP training and experience in the following specialties: team member, detail leader, primary and secondary vehicle driver (including armored vehicles), medical (First Aid, CPR, AED), vulnerability assessments, and protective intelligence o Eligible to obtain a Federal Air Marshal Service Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification o Operational understanding and fluent usage of today's technology tools across all platforms (PC, tablet, smartphone-smartwatch, radio, satellite, tracking device, etc.) o Experience managing security details in domestic and international locations, both low and high risk o 10+ years of corporate experience and accreditations o Sound, ethical judgment required o Strong leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and teaching o Superior ability to use security systems and applications Ability to identify and mitigate complex security issues. o Demonstrate ability to perform under pressure in complex situations o Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including presentation, reporting, and consulting o Thorough knowledge of criminal and civil procedure as it relates to evidence, privacy, interviewing, and intellectual property protection o Proven "customer service" and relationship management skills o Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and implementation. o Abreast of industry and technology changes to ensure security programs minimize emerging risks. Established range of professional contacts. Familiar with the range of professional security literature o Practical knowledge of the current security environment in multiple geographies Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is $200,000 - $250,000 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. o Valid, current passport o Ability to interact with senior management o Be a poised leader and collaborator who gains support from all levels of the organization, including senior executives o Excellent follow-up skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task, have leadership presence, strong team-orientation and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and strong analytical skills

Requirements

• First-level university degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years security experience, including associations in law enforcement, military, intelligence and/or corporate experience. Must include small detail, event security, office security, and residential security
• Possesses EP training and experience in the following specialties: team member, detail leader, primary and secondary vehicle driver (including armored vehicles), medical (First Aid, CPR, AED), vulnerability assessments, and protective intelligence
• Eligible to obtain a Federal Air Marshal Service Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification
• Operational understanding and fluent usage of today's technology tools across all platforms (PC, tablet, smartphone-smartwatch, radio, satellite, tracking device, etc.)
• Experience managing security details in domestic and international locations, both low and high risk
• 10+ years of corporate experience and accreditations
• Sound, ethical judgment required
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and teaching
• Superior ability to use security systems and applications Ability to identify and mitigate complex security issues.
• Demonstrate ability to perform under pressure in complex situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including presentation, reporting, and consulting
• Thorough knowledge of criminal and civil procedure as it relates to evidence, privacy, interviewing, and intellectual property protection
• Proven "customer service" and relationship management skills
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and implementation.
• Abreast of industry and technology changes to ensure security programs minimize emerging risks. Established range of professional contacts. Familiar with the range of professional security literature
• Practical knowledge of the current security environment in multiple geographies
• Valid, current passport
• Ability to interact with senior management
• Be a poised leader and collaborator who gains support from all levels of the organization, including senior executives
• Excellent follow-up skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task, have leadership presence, strong team-orientation and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Provides close protection of executive members including developing, assessing, and implementing protection strategies and plans
• Provides guidance and interpretation about security standards, practices, and programs to support regional and global business and security initiatives
• Assesses security exposures and assists with implementing programs to address them, influencing stakeholders as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees