Executive Security Specialist

Location:

127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114

ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF)

The Specialist provides executive protection services for CEO and other senior level executives.  Services include, but not limited to, physical security of the principal and immediate associates in all capacities.

This individual will, when possible, accompany the executive when situations warrant.  This includes travel with the executive both in and outside the principal’s primary area of operation.

The Specialist will coordinate with executive assistants to review executive itineraries to assess risks, track and report on threats, and respond as needed to any incidents or to address potential issues.   The specialist will prepare advance security advisories for senior level executives for domestic and international travel and provide same to the Senior Manager of Physical Security Services or designee.

Additionally, the Specialist provides safe transport to and from work-related events during and after business hours as needed.  When warranted, will arrange and coordinate with third party vendors to provide additional transportation and security resources when need for such is identified.

The Specialist will coordinate with Local, State and Federal law enforcement on all security related matters as pertains to movement, events and presentations involving Key Executives in both public and private venues. When not performing Executive Protection duties, specialist will be involved in building security activities and may be required to make decisions during critical incidents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, accountability and engagement
• Possess the ability to recognize a potential adverse situation as it develops and execute the appropriate steps for avoidance and or de-escalation
• Communicate with executive assistants on confidential matters and plan accordingly
• The ability to adapt to changing driving schedules and varying driving times.
• Demonstrate by way of past experience the ability to defend oneself and the assigned principal from various forms of threats and potential physical confrontation
•  Stay abreast of threat and intelligence information relevant to the performance of your duties and the safety of the executive by familiarity and use of various open source databases
• Communicate relevant security information and intelligence to Protection Services personnel through appropriate channels.
• The ability to liaison and develop relationships with all levels of law enforcement (Local, State and Federal)
• Relay relevant feedback from Executive Clients to the Senior Manager of Physical Security Services or Executive Security manager as appropriate
• Respond appropriately and effectively to emergency situations affecting CEO and other Executives while in the care of the Specialist
• Conduct advance security surveys of locations associated with planned meetings involving executive leadership and Board of Directors
• Provide an in-depth verbal and written report stemming from security surveys and provide recommendations to address/mitigate identified potential issues
• Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain communication, emergency /contingency equipment ensuring its reliability.
• Maintain a current knowledge of specific communication devices for international travel
• Develop current security contacts throughout the company footprint in anticipation of domestic and foreign travel
• Participate in ongoing meetings with other physical security team members to coordinate evacuation and emergency planning
• Participate in Emergency Recovery and Crisis Management events, tests and simulations.  Particularly those related to executive protection
• May be required to assist in building duties as a primary decision maker
• May assist with training, records management, internal quality control, crisis / disaster response protocols and various security related training
• Assist with Kidnap, Hostage, Ransom, Extortion (KHRE) including but limited to: Cyber Arc, KHRE profiles and subsequent testing
• Assist the Senior Manager of Physical Security Services or Executive Security Manager in executing Aviation Security and DASSP requirements
• Develops and maintains fluency with Corporate / Departmental systems such as RightCrowd, VVI, EBI and SharePoint.
• Provide safe and secure vehicle ground transportation services for CEO and other select Executives, while safely operating and maintaining Company vehicles.
• Plan transportation routes, conduct dry runs, survey of arrival and departure locations, and maintain situational awareness of changing traffic and road conditions.
• Perform discreet ground transportation for the CEO and other se