Executive Protection Advisor

Executive Protection Advisor

Description -

The Executive Protection Advisor is responsible for physical security, risk identification, and mitigation for HP. Reporting to the Director of Executive Protection, the candidate will coordinate executive protection efforts as outlined in HP’s Executive Protection strategy and work closely with regional teams for planning and execution. Wide-ranging knowledge on relevant subject matters including protective intelligence, surveillance technologies, theories, and techniques. A successful candidate must have exceptional written and oral communications skills, take initiative, be a fast learner, and be a highly motivated user of digital tools to accomplish objectives. The Executive Protection Manager will manage large events, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and criteria for achieving objectives. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function.

 

Responsibilities:

o   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 implements programs to address them, influencing stakeholders and clients as required

o   Partakes in continuous Executive Protection training

o   Maintains liaison with government, industry, and intelligence professionals

o   Brief Executives on geopolitical developments, incidents and trends that could affect the HP business and personnel

o   Traveling nationwide and internationally, as necessary

o   Frequent overnight and weekend travel

o   Responds to security emergencies

o   Travels up to 50% in the initial stages of training and assimilation

 

Minimum Qualifications:

o   First-level university degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement or a related field of study, or equivalent experience

o   10+ years security experience, including associations in law enforcement, military, intelligence and/or corporate experience. Must include small detail, event security, and budget management

o   Federal Government experience and accreditations are required

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) and protective intelligence

o   Experience managing security details in domestic and international locations, both low and high risk

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   Must maintain up-to-date driver’s license

o   Valid up-to-date 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

 

Knowledge and Skills:

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