Executive Protection Specialist, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

78700.00 - 181200.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Reporting into Protective Services, the Executive Protection Specialist will interface with senior executives and ensures that all client needs, and expectations are met with high-quality, industry standard programs and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and utilizing proper protective services skills at all times to enable executive leadership to conduct business without undue concern for their safety or security. This position requires extensive domestic and international travel, some of which may be at short notice.

Job Responsibility:

Provide industry leading protection for C-level Executives and other designated employees
Oversee employee high risk travel as required
Execute advance preparations and security assessments of sites, residences, and events to ensure thorough, efficient, and proportionate, threat-based security measures
Coordinate with public and private sector counterparts to provide for the security for business meetings, visiting international business leaders, public officials, or other VIPs
Liaison with external industry resources (e.g. law enforcement, government, emergency responders, industry peers & associations, etc.)
Partner with internal teams on the planning and logistics around company-sponsored events to ensure security matters and executive participation are adequately addressed
Contribute to Executive Protection led projects designed to enhance the safety and security of C-level Executives
Maintain working knowledge of industry standards to call out methods of improvement
Carries out personal protection assignments in accordance with defined policies and procedures, which may include air travel on commercial and private aircraft, static post coverage and response to crisis, planning for protective operations, administration, security advances, physical security escorts, coordination of ground transportation, medical assistance, and other duties as assigned in support of the Office of CEO and other HPE executives
Identify, track, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities via various means
Perform advances in support of executive travel when not acting in close protection
Perform vehicle transportation functions as necessary and maintain the executive transportation vehicle to include the mandatory equipment (road emergency kit, medical/trauma kit, AED, etc.) and routine vehicle inspections
Maintain proficiency in relevant protective services training
Reviews, recommends, and procures equipment and technology deemed necessary to enhance the executive protection mission
Prepares executive communications, briefings, training sessions and reports
Supports development and delivery of security awareness activities to executives and their families
Incumbent must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate and be able to travel with short notice, including internationally, which could exceed 50%
Maintain absolute confidentiality and privacy in accordance with guidelines, policies, and applicable laws.

Requirements:

5+ years of multi-national security experience to include at least 3 years in an executive security or protective services role
Strong understanding of industry specific legislations and compliance requirements
Current and valid driver’s license
Current and valid passport
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Proficient with all basic Microsoft computer software programs and communications techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate effectively under potentially strenuous circumstances in other countries
Ability to work independently to implement and maintain security requirements
Ability to function as part of a team under challenging circumstances.

What we offer:

Extensive domestic and international travel
Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Career opportunities and personal development programs
Inclusive culture that values varied backgrounds
Flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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