Executive Protection Specialist

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

2d • $116,823 - $186,917 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Protection Specialist (EPS) is a key member of the AMHS Protective Services Unit, primarily responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the AMHS CEO. This role involves protecting the CEO during transportation to and from their residence, as well as throughout their daily movements, while maintaining constant situational awareness. The EPS must be responsible, dependable, and flexible, with work schedules including weekends and holidays. The anticipated workday can vary and may exceed 12 hours as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
• 60 College credits - required
• Prior Law Enforcement, Executive Protection, Training, Military - required
• Prior Law Enforcement experience to include executive protection and intelligence - required
• Executive/ security driving training and experience - required
• Experience in Executive Protection - required
• Experience in working for and with C-Suite and/or ultra-high net worth individuals, public figures or celebrities and providing executive protection - required
• Ability to conduct off-site advances and establish ties with local establishments that are regularly frequented
• Strong driving skills
• Strong communicator
• Dependability
• NYS Armed Security Guard License Upon Hire - required
• NYS Valid Drivers License Upon Hire - required
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal protection and security for the AMHS CEO, allowing for maximum privacy and freedom of movement.
• Identify, review, and act upon any direct or indirect threats made to the AMHS CEO.
• Prevent embarrassment, injury, assault, extortion, kidnapping, and assassination of the AMHS CEO.
• Protect, secure, and assess all buildings, vehicles, and residences associated with the AMHS CEO.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend enhanced security measures.
• Safeguard and maintain the privacy of the AMHS CEO’s schedule and movements.
• Coordinate security, safety, logistical, and critical transportation planning for all movements and travel.
• Conduct advance site assessments for scheduled meetings and travel.
• Develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies.
• Provide direct access and regular communication with the AMHS CEO while on duty.
• Plan, supervise, and administer the AMHS PSU.
• Establish and maintain ties with local, State, and federal Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Review and act accordingly for all threats against the AMHS CEO.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with lower copays at most Albany Med Health System providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: High school or GED