Executive Protection Lead

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success.

As an Executive Protection Lead with PNC Security organization, you will be based in New York City and provide close protection and other security-related functions for PNC Executives during domestic and/or international assignments.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in law enforcement, executive protection, dignitary protection, or high‑threat security operations preferred
• Prior service in a federal protective agency (e.g., U.S. Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service, USMS, or equivalent) is strongly preferred but not mandatory.

• Advanced tactical training, including firearms proficiency, evasive driving, defensive tactics, and close‑quarters protection.
• Deep understanding of threat assessment, risk analysis, and vulnerability identification in both domestic and international contexts.
• Experience operating in high‑threat environments or under elevated security conditions.
• Strong knowledge of surveillance detection, counter‑surveillance, and protective intelligence practices.

• Extensive experience in advance planning, including site assessments, route planning, venue security coordination, and contingency response.
• Ability to create and execute comprehensive protection plans for domestic and international travel, events, and public appearances.
• Skilled in managing motorcade logistics, arrival/departure procedures, and secure transportation protocols.

• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams (physical security, legal, risk, compliance, corporate communications, 3rd party vendors) to align protection strategies with organizational goals.

• Ability to interface professionally with senior executives, family members, internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and discretion when interacting with global security vendors and foreign law enforcement/security agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefing leadership and documenting protection plans and after‑action reports.

• Familiarity with digital security systems and secure communications platforms.
• Experience with real‑time incident monitoring and intelligence feeds.
• Proficiency in tools for itinerary management, route mapping, and risk scoring.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, homeland security, or related field preferred.
• Executive Protection certification from a recognized institution (e.g., ASIS, or similar) preferred.
• Additional certifications such as EMT‑B, CPR/AED, or TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) are a plus.
• Required to possess or obtain NY State Armed Security Guard License needed to carry a firearm in incident to employment.

• Assess and react, based upon potential impacts of presented risks/threats, in protection of at‑risk PNC employees, who may include: CEO, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and others as identified.
• Perform executive protection and logistic support, as needed, when clients travel both domestically and abroad. Manage the security operations from a dispatch "mobile" command center to create a localized point for analyzing security challenges and disseminating information. Basic knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
• Perform site survey, both domestically and abroad, advise on site requirements, implementing security and access controls to ensure safety. Maintains an in depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties as well as working knowledge of applicable federal/state laws.
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