Protective Intelligence Specialist, Global Security
Job in
Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listed on 2026-07-27
Listing for:
Merck
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
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Security
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* ** Job Description Summary*
* Our Company is seeking a highly skilled and professional Protective Intelligence Specialist to identify, monitor, analyze, and help mitigate threats to employees and facilities. This role will monitor, collect, analyze, and produce intelligence in support of protective operations.
The successful candidate will be a disciplined professional with the ability to conduct threat analysis, support the development of threat mitigation recommendations, and will work closely with security teams, law enforcement, and other partners to help ensure the safety of our Company Employees.
This position requires flexibility to work non‑standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational requirements.
** Primary activities include, but are not limited to:*
* + Conduct intelligence gathering from open-source, social media, commercial, law enforcement, and industry sources.
+ Monitor threats directed toward employees, facilities, and business operations.
+ Conduct case-specific intelligence analysis using established methodologies.
+ Support investigations through information collection and analysis.
+ Maintain intelligence databases, case files, and threat assessment documentation.
+ Monitor intelligence sources and escalate significant findings through established processes.
+ Evaluate threat credibility, intent, capability, and opportunity using established threat assessment methodologies to identify patterns, trends, and indicators associated with targeted violence and other security risks.
+ Produce intelligence products including threat assessments, intelligence briefs, alerts, and executive summaries.
+ Conduct intelligence research and produce assessments in support of executive operations.
+ Conduct pre-travel and event risk assessments.
+ Analyze concerning communications, behaviors, and incidents involving employees, contractors, customers, or external actors.
+ Support workplace violence prevention initiatives.
+ Develop case management documentation and maintain threat assessment records.
+ Monitor geopolitical and regional developments affecting business operations.
+ Assess risks associated with major corporate events, conferences, and public-facing activities.
+ Support coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners as directed.
+ Prepare intelligence reports, summaries, and briefing materials for security leadership.
** Qualifications*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + At least 5 years of experience in protective intelligence, threat assessment, intelligence analysis, law enforcement intelligence, military intelligence, executive protection intelligence, or corporate security.
+ Experience conducting OSINT investigations and threat assessments.
+ Experience producing intelligence reports and executive briefings.
+ Strong judgment and decision‑making skills under pressure
+ Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
+ Able to travel locally, regionally or globally as required.
+ Bachelor's degree required
** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience working within a global enterprise environment.
+ Behavioral threat assessment or targeted violence prevention experience.
+ Prior corporate executive protection or private‑sector security experience
+ Experience supporting high‑visibility executives or principals
** Skills & Competencies*
* + Structured Analytical Tradecraft
+ Exceptional situational awareness and attention to detail
+ Ability to remain calm, decisive, and professional in high‑risk situations
+ Strong communication and teamwork skills
+ High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
+ Ability to follow structured protocols while adapting to dynamic conditions
** Physical & Operational Requirements*
* + Able to travel locally, regionally or globally as required
+ Flexibility to work non‑standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs
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* Required Skills:
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* Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Business Operations, Case Documentation, Confidentiality, Counterintelligence Investigations, Crisis Management, Database Management, Decision Making,…
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