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Position Summary: The Executive Protection Specialist will provide safe and efficient transport and protection services for senior leadership/management as requested, including close protection, trip planning, advance work, driver services, corporate event coverage, and security coverage for executive offices, residences, external meetings, and occasional business trip settings. Transportation is provided to designated/requested locations avoiding any possible harm to the executives in the transfer process. The EP Specialist must possess excellent collaborative skills and be capable of working as part of a dynamic team focused on protecting the business executives in a constantly changing environment. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Job Description: The Executive Protection Specialist will be a member of a team that reports directly to the Bristol Myers Squibb Associate Director of Corporate Security responsible for the Executive Protection Detail. The EP Specialist will be engaged with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on a daily basis to ensure their safe transportation and protection. The team is seeking a self-motivated individual who is professional and courteous while continually focused on providing the leadership team with the highest quality of service possible. It is preferred that the Executive Protection Specialist have law enforcement, military, or security related experience that included the direct delivery of executive protection services in a private or public organization including the development of event plans, assessment of meeting and travel routes and locations, and identification of contingency strategies. It is critical that the EP Specialist possess exceptional collaboration skills while also being experienced at making critical decisions independently during a stressful situation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport designated executives to and from corporate facilities, special events, airports, and specified locations within the local and regional area.
- Maintain excellent levels of interpersonal skills to exchange information, answer questions, interact with senior executives, and coordinate with administrative assistants.
- Identify and avoid potentially hazardous and/or life-threatening situations and provide cover and remove passengers from harm to a safe location.
- Develop and implement plans for safe routes of travel, arrival and egress from moderate/high risk locations, and diversion opportunities to ensure a safe and uneventful conveyance.
- Conduct pre-trip advanced security checks of venues to include a walk-through of all locations including meeting rooms, rear corridors, and evacuation routes with a focus on security risks, fire protection, and medical risks.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality with regards to Corporate Executives, including, but not limited to, family contact information, residence location, residence security systems, business discussions, and travel plans.
- Handle disruptions by protestors or other persons according to policy.
- Provide security for the executive team during large meetings, special events, and at other designated times and locations.
- Provide emergency medical care including CPR, AED, bleeding control, and basic first aid.
- Support CEO and LT travel, including on private and commercial flights, to domestic and international locations.
- Oversee the overall appearance and care of company vehicles utilized for executive protection including the scheduling and coordination of proper maintenance as recommended by the BMS fleet management team.
- Attend defensive driver training once per year and additional training as assigned by management.
- Provide and maintain a weapon in accordance with BMS policy. Maintain a valid firearms permit (concealed carry/RPO/LEOSA) to include annual qualification on the weapon and use of force training as required by state and/or federal laws. Comply with BMS Policy and all state and federal laws regarding the use of force.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors' Degree in a field relevant to corporate security, or minimum of 7 years relevant and demonstrated success in law enforcement or corporate security
- Possess a valid concealed carry, RPO, or LEOSA firearms permit
- Possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record and highly technical driving skills
- Availability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends, as needed
- Knowledge of executive protection techniques, planning, and strategies
- Ability to function and use sound judgement in high profile situations to include oral and written communication skills, and have problem-solving skills to handle and prioritize executive's requests and other duties
- Excellent physical condition and be fit to perform duties including running, lifting heavy objects, kneeling, and navigating physical obstacles
- Possess basic computer skills in the use of MS Office products and scheduling programs
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time including climbing stairs, and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
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