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Senior Specialist, Executive Protection – Driver

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
  • Security
    Armed Security, Site Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 96000 - 151000 USD Yearly USD 96000.00 151000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

The Executive Protection Specialist & Secure Driver is a critical operational role within our Company's Global Security & Aviation (GSF) organization. Transitioning from a traditional executive transport function, this highly specialized position provides active, armed close-in protection, secure transportation, and threat mitigation for our Company's highest-level executives (Principals).

Core Responsibilities
  • Secure Transportation & Evasive Operations
  • Provide primary, armed secure transportation for designated Principals to corporate facilities, private aviation terminals, public events, and personal residences.
  • Execute advanced defensive and evasive driving techniques in response to dynamic threats, surveillance, or high-risk traffic scenarios.
  • Maintain the pristine operational readiness of corporate executive vehicles, including coordinating specialized maintenance if required.
  • Coordinate seamlessly with our Company's Corporate Aviation team regarding flight schedules, tarmac access, and secure ground-to-air transitions.
  • Protective Intelligence & Advance Operations
  • Conduct comprehensive physical security and threat vulnerability advances for all intended travel routes, venues, and meeting locations prior to the Principal’s arrival.
  • Develop primary and secondary route plans, identifying critical infrastructure (e.g., nearest trauma centers, safe havens, and local law enforcement staging areas).
  • Liaise proactively with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as venue security personnel, to coordinate secure movements and intelligence sharing.
  • Monitor real-time protective intelligence feeds and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to identify potential threats or disruptions along travel routes.
  • Tactical Medical & Emergency Response
  • Serve as the immediate first responder for medical emergencies involving the Principal.
  • Maintain active certifications in advanced first-aid, CPR, and AED deployment.
  • Deploy rapid trauma care and coordinate emergency medical evacuations in the event of an incident or attack.
  • Compliance, Training & Legal Adherence
  • Maintain continuous compliance with LEOSA (HR 218) requirements, including mandated annual firearms qualification and legal use-of-force training.
  • Adhere strictly to our Company's Global Security policies, Use of Force guidelines, and local/state/federal firearms regulations.
  • Participate in mandatory, ongoing defensive driving and tactical response training scenarios.
  • Ensure absolute discretion, operational security (OPSEC), and confidentiality regarding the Principal’s itinerary and personal information.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
  • Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in sworn law enforcement, military special operations, or high-level corporate/government executive protection.
Licenses & Credentials (Required)
  • Active and in-good-standing qualification under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA / HR 218), permitting the concealed carry of a firearm nationwide.
  • Valid driver's license with an impeccable driving record.
  • Real  valid passport required for air travel.
Work Schedule & Travel
  • Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on executive schedules and operational requirements.
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally, including out-of-state travel, up to 10%.
Preferred Certifications & Training
  • Documented completion of an advanced defensive/evasive driving course.
  • Current CPR/AED certification.
  • Advanced tactical first-aid certification (e.g., TCCC or TECC).
  • Ability to successfully obtain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification.
Physical Requirements
  • Maintain a high level of physical fitness to respond effectively to emergency…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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