Executive Protection Specialist

Executive Protection Specialist
** Description
- ** The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for physical security, risk identification and mitigation for HP Inc. Reporting to the Director of Executive Protection, the candidate will coordinate executive protection efforts at HP Inc. Headquarters in Palo Alto and within the Bay Area while working closely with site and regional teams for planning and execution. It’s vital to have wide-ranging knowledge on relevant subject matters including residential security, protective intelligence, surveillance technologies, theories, and techniques.

A successful candidate must have exceptional written and oral communications skills, take initiative, be a fast learner, and be a highly motivated user of digital tools to accomplish objectives. The Executive Protection Specialist will assist in managing large events, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
** Responsibilities:
** o   Provides close protection of executive members including developing, assessing, and implementing protection strategies and planso   Provides guidance and interpretation about security standards, practices, and programs to support regional and global business and security initiative so   Assesses security exposures and assists with implementing programs to address them, influencing stakeholders as requiredo   Partakes in continuous Executive Protection trainingo   Maintains liaison with government, industry, and intelligence professionals
* Occasionally brief Executives on geopolitical developments, incidents and trends that could affect HP’s business and personnelo   Routinely coordinates with HP Inc. Headquarters site security and Executive Protection Operationso   Responds to security emergencieso   Full-time in office with occasional nights and weekendso   Occasional travel up to 20% in support of key stakeholders
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** o   First-level university degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement or a related field of study, or equivalent experienceo   7+ years security experience, including associations in law enforcement, military, intelligence and/or corporate experience. Must include small detail, event security, office security, and residential securityo   Possesses EP training and experience in the following specialties: team member, detail leader, primary and secondary vehicle driver (including armored vehicles), medical (First Aid, CPR, AED), vulnerability assessments, and protective intelligenceo   Eligible to obtain a Federal Air Marshal Service Armed Security Officer (ASO) certificationo   Operational understanding and fluent usage of today’s technology tools across all platforms (PC, tablet, smartphone-smartwatch, radio, satellite, tracking device, etc.)o   

Must maintain up-to-date driver’s licenseo   Valid, current passporto   Ability to interact with senior managemento   Be a poised leader and collaborator who gains support from all levels of the organization, including senior executive so   Excellent follow-up skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task, have leadership presence, strong team-orientation and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and strong analytical skills
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** o   Experience managing security details in domestic and international locations, both low and high risko   Federal Government experience and accreditation so   10+ years of corporate experience and accreditations
** Knowledge and

Skills:

** o   Sound, ethical judgment requiredo   Strong leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and teachingo   Superior ability to use security systems and application so   Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify and mitigate complex security issues.o   Demonstrate ability to perform under pressure in complex situation so   Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including presentation, reporting, and consultingo   Thorough knowledge of criminal and civil procedure as it relates to evidence, privacy, interviewing, and intellectual property protectiono   Proven "customer service" and relationship…