Executive Protection Program Lead – Healthcare Security

Location Address:2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN Date Posted:

May 05, 2026

Department:
Corporate Security Administration

Shift: Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:40

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCTWeekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

This role is not just a detail position – it’s ownership of an executive protection program inside a complex healthcare environment, including vendor management, operational readiness, and executive engagement.

Key Position Details:
1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)8-hour day shift

No weekends

Job Description:

Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s Protective Services (PS) Program while also serving as the primary Protective Services Agent for designated executives. Provides discreet, professional protective services in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and healthcare environment, and ensures the safety of executives during daily activities, travel, and high-risk or high-visibility events.

Leads program strategy, policy development, vendor management, and operational execution, working closely with executive leadership, executive assistants, Security and Business Continuity leaders, other internal stakeholders and external partners.

Principle Responsibilities Protective Services Operations Serves as the primary Protective Services Agent for designated organization executives, to include providing close protection during travel, events, and routine business activities.

Conducts advance work, including site surveys, route planning, venue assessments, and secure movement coordination.

Performs threat, intelligence, and risk assessments to inform protective posture and mitigation strategies.

Maintains readiness to respond to medical, security, or crisis incidents, consistent with healthcare-focused protection standards.

Coordinates daily protective activities with internal stakeholders.

Protective Services Program Design and Management Designs, implements, and continuously improves the system-wide Protective Services Program, including policies, procedures, and standards.

Establishes program governance, operating models, and performance metrics aligned with organizational risk tolerance.

Ensures integration with internal and external stakeholder groups.

Benchmarks program practices against peer healthcare and regional organizations to inform maturity and scalability.

Vendor and Partner Management Identifies, evaluates, and manages third-party vendors supporting Protective Services, including but not limited to:

Supplemental protection agents

Secure transportation and drivers

Technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM)
Intelligence and risk advisory services

Leads vendor onboarding, contract oversight, service-level expectations, and quarterly business reviews.

Coordinates vendor support for large events, executive travel, or elevated threat conditions.

Training, Compliance and Readiness Maintains personal and program-level readiness, certifications, and qualifications related to Protective Services, defensive tactics, firearms (if applicable), and emergency medical response.

Develops and coordinates PS-related training for internal staff or supporting personnel, as appropriate.

Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organization policies related to protective services and use of force.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Bachelors’ degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field3+ years experience demonstrated success in providing protective services or executive protection for a private sector organization1+ year experience in a position responsible for overseeing programs, services, vendors, or employee staff

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Emergency Management, Business/Healthcare Administration, Security Management or related field

Licenses/Certifications Emergency medical training (e.g., TCCC, TECC, EMT, or First Responder)- Minimum of First Responder required within 180 days of hire Certified Protection Specialist (or equivalent)-Certification in executive protection, from civilian, military and/or law enforcement programs…