Executive Protection Specialist | Hybrid

Job description

At Allianz Life, we are guided by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity.

 

What you do:

The Executive Protection Specialist will develop the strategy and overseeing the safety and security of executives, VIPs, and other high-profile individuals. We are looking for a proactive approach to risk management, exceptional situational awareness, and the ability to respond swiftly and effectively to potential threats.

 

You will have experience in protective service operations to support the senior executives, their families, and visiting VIPs. Contribute to protective programs to include personal protection, corporate and residential environments, event security, ground and air transportation, cyber threats and special projects. Contribute to a standard of measurement in quality and effectiveness as it relates to protective services.

 

Manage and implement the standards for protection and resilience which include:

·       Manage the emergency response teams, the rules, planning testing, training and reporting of the emergency response program.

·       Represent the Corporate Service’s team in crisis management, planning, participating in scenarios, testing and education.

·       Manage the principles and rules for protective security management which includes security monitoring, event security, executive protection, travel monitoring, personnel security and physical security.

 

Responsible for enhancing safety and security by remaining alert at all times. Play a crucial role in adding comfort and convenience to the lives of individuals served.

·       Provide a safe and protective environment for senior executives of the company and other VIPs

·       Readiness to provide safe, defensive driving for executives, as required

·       Conduct advance special event surveys in preparation for executive travel

·       Assist with executive and dignitary security at special events

·       Provide executive protection and logistics support, as needed

·       Serve as primary center point for disseminating accurate information about security-related incidents which may occur while in the field

 

·       Coordinate contingency plans and emergency medical response for security incidents while in the field

 

Under the direction of the Corporate Services Senior Director, implement security and access control procedures of appropriate senior executive residences or temporary meeting locations to ensure safety

·       Make recommendations for improving security measures as it relates to areas in and around executive environments

·       Assist senior executives of the company with low- to mid-level concerns, including but not limited to scheduling and property management to add convenience and bolster privacy

 

Help with the identification and assessment of potential security threats in locations of interest, providing situations and timely information to aid decisions on security postures

 

Foster partnerships with internal functions and operating entities, external agencies (local, federal and international law enforcement) and corporate partners to enhance security practices

·       Have a ‘customer service’ acumen

·       Continual learning mindset to stay ahead of external security protocols and risk mitigation trends and best practices

·       Ability to work independently and to adapt to multiple work spaces while always maintaining a high-level of discretion, attentiveness and professionalism

 

Technical Proficiency in Protective Intelligence Software: Ability to navigate protective intelligence platforms, understanding their functionalities, features, and integration capabilities with existing security systems to effectively monitor, analyze, and respond to potential threats. With a lens to ensuring knowledge of new or emerging technical intelligence developments.

 

Perform Third-party risk assessments as it relates to physical security by evaluating vendors and partners that our organization engages with. Identify risks, assessment of risks, review mitigation and future monitoring.

 

Main Responsibilities:

·       Implement and maintain security protocols and procedures.

·       Routinely conduct thorough risk assessments and develop comprehensive security plans.

·       Coordinate with 3rd party services for executive protection, create scope of work to include itinerary and resources.

·       Provide close protection to executives and VIPs during travel, events, and daily activities.

·       Coordinate with local law enforcement and other security personnel to ensure seamless protection.

·       Monitor and analyze potential threats and vulnerabilities.

·       Conduct advance site surveys and secure locations prior to client arrival.

·       Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.

·       Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to firearm use

 

What you bring:

·       8+ years of experience required:  Minimum of 10 years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, or military with 2+ years experience in protective intelligence, physical security, emergency response, and security protocol implementation and crisis management.

·       Strong knowledge of security protocols and risk management.

·       Excellent physical fitness and the ability to respond to emergencies

·       Emergency and first-aid training, including current certifications in CPR, AED and Basic First Aid.

·       Exceptional surveillance techniques, situational awareness and attention to detail.

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

·       Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

·       Advanced level training in medical emergencies, defensive tactics, close protection tactics, and evasive defensive driver training and firearms handling.

·       Ability to travel in the United States (Real ID required) and Internationally (passport required)

·       Four year degree preferred or equivalent experience

·       Physical requirements:  As a function of the role, must be able to maintain physical readiness to respond to security incidents or hazard at all times

·       Maintain the ability to stand for several hours in support of protective coverage

·       You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc). If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship. 

 

Range:  $107,000 - $135,000

 

Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program. 

 

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement plan, annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re recognized as a top workplace employer.

68696 | Operations | Professional | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent
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Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

 

Join us.  Let’s care for tomorrow.   

 

 

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis