Executive Protection Advisor

100 Cardinal Health, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Dublin, Ohio, is seeking an Executive Protection Advisor to safeguard senior leaders and key personnel within a dynamic corporate security program. The role emphasizes discretion, professional judgment, and close collaboration with executives and external partners.

Responsibilities include advance planning, protective operations, threat assessment, secure transport, and coordination of domestic and international travel for executives, with regular crisis management support and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military security, corporate security, or a related field.
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and/or EMT certification preferred.
• Advanced protective driving and defensive driving certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection services for senior executives during daily activities, business travel, meetings, and special events.
• Conduct advance planning, site assessments, and security reviews for executive travel, meetings, and corporate events.
• Identify potential risks and implement protective measures, including route planning, contingency planning, security sweeps, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness and monitor environments for potential threats or suspicious activity.
• Provide secure transportation and protective driving support as required.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel security arrangements.
• Respond effectively to security incidents, medical emergencies, and unexpected operational events.
• Support crisis management and emergency response activities involving protected individuals.

Skills

Executive protection

Security operations

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

First Aid/CPR/AED/EMT certification (preferred)

Tools

GSOC familiarity

Job description

What Security contributes to Cardinal Health Security implements measures to safeguard the company's assets from circumstances and threats that would cause harm or loss. Security ensures the credentialing of visitors, provides surveillance of the company's facilities, enforces regular security standards and procedures, responds to security crises, and manages relationships with security vendors.

Position Overview We are seeking a highly professional and experienced Executive Protection Advisor to join our Corporate Security team in Dublin, Ohio. This role is responsible for providing executive protection services to senior leaders and other designated personnel while supporting broader corporate security and risk management initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong protective operations experience, exceptional judgment, and the ability to operate in dynamic environments while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. This position requires a proactive security mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with executives, stakeholders, and external partners.

Schedule & Travel

This position is based in Dublin, Ohio and requires flexibility to support executive schedules, travel, meetings, and special events. The role requires approximately 50% travel, including both domestic and international assignments. The successful candidate must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel assignments as business needs require.

Executive Protection

• Provide close protection services for senior executives during daily activities, business travel, meetings, and special events.
• Conduct advance planning, site assessments, and security reviews for executive travel, meetings, and corporate events.
• Identify potential risks and implement protective measures, including route planning, contingency planning, security sweeps, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness and monitor environments for potential threats or suspicious activity.
• Provide secure transportation and protective driving support as required.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel security arrangements.
• Respond effectively to security incidents, medical emergencies, and unexpected operational events.
• Support crisis management and emergency response activities involving protected individuals.

Protective Intelligence & Risk Management

• Conduct threat assessments and support protective intelligence activities related to executives, facilities, travel, and events.
• Monitor and evaluate potential threats using intelligence resources, social media monitoring, and security-related platforms.
• Develop threat mitigation strategies and provide protective recommendations.

Security Operations Support

• Support facility security operations, including the use of CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring, and visitor management systems.
• Conduct or support security-related investigations, incident reviews, case management activities, and associated reporting.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, venue security teams, vendors, transportation providers, and other external partners.
• Assist with business continuity, emergency preparedness, and corporate security initiatives.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain executive travel plans, operational records, incident documentation, and required security reports.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding executive activities, travel, personnel information, and other sensitive matters.
• Complete required training and maintain certifications relevant to executive protection and corporate security.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and executive support while representing the organization in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military security, corporate security, or a related field.
• Previous corporate executive protection experience supporting C-suite leaders.
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and/or EMT certification preferred.
• Advanced protective driving and defensive driving certification preferred.
• Experience conducting protective intelligence, threat assessments, and security investigations preferred.
• Familiarity with Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) environments and corporate security programs preferred.
• Strong background in advance work, risk assessment, and protective operations.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of executive protection principles, defensive tactics, and emergency response procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with executives, business partners, security personnel, vendors, and law enforcement agencies.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required licenses, certifications, and permits.

Salary & Benefits

Anticipated salary range: $68,500-$97,700

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application Window

Application window anticipated to close: 11/30/2026

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.