Security Executive Protection Manager

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading and managing executive protection operations to ensure the safety of senior leaders during travel, events, and daily activities. The position requires conducting threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments, developing and implementing protection strategies, and directing security personnel. Coordination of logistics for executive movements, intelligence gathering, and incident response are key responsibilities. The role also involves overseeing security technology and ensuring a balance between robust security and minimal disruption to business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
Five (5) years of experience in a related field such as security, military, law enforcement, or dispatch.
Willingness and ability to carry a department‑authorized firearm while on duty in accordance with Public Safety Firearms Policy, including safe use of a Level III holster approved by departmental range masters.
Ability to safely operate, load and unload, disassemble, and clean firearms independently; strong hand strength, dexterity, and firearm proficiency required.
Successful completion of background investigation and psychological screening post‑offer, pre‑employment, and periodically thereafter.
Prior training in non‑violent crisis mitigation and de‑escalation, defensive tactics, and firearms use.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly by phone, face‑to‑face, and via radio.
Demonstrated mature judgment, sound reasoning, and calm demeanor in high‑stress and emotionally charged situations.
Experience conducting complex investigations, with strong critical‑thinking and analytical skills.
Expert knowledge of security and public safety practices, procedures, and compliance standards at federal, state, and organizational levels.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well as working knowledge of security systems such as video surveillance, access control, and emergency alert systems.
Ability to assess and respond to multiple simultaneous situations, prioritize effectively, and maintain efficiency in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to interact professionally and empathetically with team members, patients, visitors, and stakeholders under challenging conditions.
Understanding of protected health information (PHI) access requirements, limiting access to the minimum necessary and adhering to organizational policies.
Ability to meet applicable state or regional firearm qualification requirements, including annual qualification when required (e.g., Illinois‑mandated armed courses).
Must be physically fit and capable of exerting intense physical effort, including running, restraining individuals, assisting with patient transfers, and lifting or carrying loads of approximately 25 to 60 pounds.
Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and rapid movement transitions in indoor and outdoor environments.
May work in fast‑paced conditions and unfavorable weather conditions.
Requires strong visual and auditory acuity (correctable to 20/20), color distinction, and clear verbal communication.
Exposure to high noise levels, emotionally charged situations, and potential hazards, including mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and radiation hazards.
Must be able to safely operate firearms and other security equipment while remaining calm and responsive under stress.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or a related field.
A minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory or management experience in healthcare public safety or security.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage executive protection operations to ensure the safety of senior leaders during travel, events, and daily activities.
Conduct comprehensive threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate potential security concerns.
Develop, implement, and continuously refine executive protection strategies, protocols, and emergency response plans.
Direct, train, and oversee security personnel, ensuring readiness, professionalism, and adherence to organizational protection standards.
Coordinate logistics for executive movements, including route planning, venue security reviews, and travel risk analysis.
Maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, law enforcement agencies, and external security providers.
Oversee intelligence gathering and monitoring to support informed decision‑making related to executive schedules, travel, and activities.
Manage incident response and post‑event reporting, ensuring timely communication and incorporation of lessons learned.
Oversee security technology and tools used in executive protection operations, ensuring effectiveness, readiness, and compliance.
Ensure executive protection measures balance robust security controls with minimal disruption to business operations and executive workflows.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program