Executive Protection Specialist

Description

This position will be at the Huntington Bank Office located at 41 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215.

Summary:

The Executive Protection Specialist (EPS) acts as primary protection agent to CEO, President, or VIP designee(s). Conducts advance-work and creates comprehensive security plans for all local, domestic, and international travel, events, and off-site meetings. Coordinates with other EPS, law enforcement, executive drivers, and administrative staff to support all movement(s) logistical needs. Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high level of attentiveness and energy.

Exercises sound operational judgment, as well as flexibility to shifting time, priorities, and problem solving. Works closely with HNB executive administrative assistants and flight department colleagues to ensure schedule alignment with security plans. Conducts online and physical security assessments for scheduled locations and makes recommendations for any safety/security concerns. Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support all protection needs of the protectee(s).

Collects and analyzes pertinent intelligence from local, national, and in-house intelligence sources. Maintaining certifications to carry an issued firearm, satisfactory completion/passing of a psychological suitability assessment, and after an offer of employment is extended pass a physical fitness test.

• Conduct threat assessment to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities to Senior Management via investigations, proactive means (actively engaging the aggressor), site visits, preplanning security at events, etc.
• Monitors residence security systems
• Preplans activities for regular and special events
• Provides Duty of Care support and travel tracking for HNB executive international travel
• Coordinates with various service providers and provides close-in personal protection to the principles as they go about their daily activities
• Drives CEO and other Executives as needed
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR as needed
• Assists Corporate Security team with investigations, training, site assessments, etc.
• Acts as liaison with senior security service providers (political/celebrity VIP details, secret service, etc.) for enhanced security as required
• Interacts with corporate and government VIPs, dignitaries and security staff on behalf of Huntington
• Exercises independent judgment responding to potential threats
• Performs protective advance planning
• Transports the Principal and/or family members to events and appointments, using specialty training/evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as needed
• Effectively manages the Principal and/or their family/representative requests against the need to ensure all safety and security precautions
• Responds to emergencies and coordinates with first responders to perform medical and police operations, as needed
• Deescalates tense situations or individuals that arise at the client residence and/or events
• Acts upon and communicates vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner
• Completes suspicious activity reports, incident reports. shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements
• Ensures vehicle is in clean and safe operating conditions at all times
• Assists with protection schedules and team assignments
• Operates and maintains protective, operations, and communications equipment.
• Conducts independent research to gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems
• On a daily basis, studies activities related to personal and perceived threats against the…