Executive Protection Agent

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization based in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Security Professional to provide executive protection services. The role demands a depth of security experience, effective risk analysis, and ability to respond to various situations promptly. Ideal candidates will have significant security knowledge, executive-level support skills and the ability to perform under pressure, ensuring the safety of executive employees at all times. Qualifications include an Associate's degree in Criminology or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Required 10 years of security experience.
• Must have Act 235 certification.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and show discretion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of executive employees.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks for executives.
• Conduct internal investigations related to misconduct.

Skills

Confidential Investigations

Relationship-builder with Unsurpassed Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Emergency Management

Emergency Preparedness

Security

Ethics/Integrity

Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Criminology

Job description

## **Company :**Highmark Health## **Job Description :****JOB SUMMARY**This job performs protection services for executive employees’ enterprise-wide. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for providing professional, effective and efficient manner of support to the executive team. Will respond to any situation while supporting the executive team member and actively support the enterprise. The incumbent is responsible for working independently and under pressure, and at a moment’s notice the position will be expected to perform all responsibilities accurately, timely and in an efficient and effective manner.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Ensures the safety and security of executive employee at all times. Must show discretion and complete confidentiality for the work performed. Must be service minded to meet the needs of the executive team member, and anticipate, analyze, mitigate risk and plan recommendation for action. Must anticipate, prepare, plan, and monitor the security with little or no notice of who will be traveling domestically and/or internationally.* Understand objectives, threats and logistics for everyday business and special events. Carry out major assignments with no disruption of daily business operations. Coordinate with outside agencies when needed on investigations, executive protection, and employee travel. Identify, track, implement and counter measures. Communicate effectively throughout the organization as well as externally to providers and partners.* Forge strong and secure business relationships / connections enterprise-wide and externally with law enforcement partners.* Make decisive decisions quickly while responding with professionalism to ever changing situations. Responsibility to escalate issues, when appropriate, with law enforcement.* Conduct internal investigations related to possible employee misconduct and other potential criminal activity including but not limited to fraud, theft and/or corruption.* Other duties as assigned or requested.**EDUCATION****Required*** Associate's Degree in Criminology**Substitutions*** 3 years' experience in law enforcement or security in lieu of Associate Degree**Preferred*** None**EXPERIENCE****Required*** 10 years of Security ExperiencePreferred* None**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS****Required*** Act 235* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate **Preferred*** Act 120 Certification* FBI, Secret Service, or Local Law Enforcement Experience**SKILLS*** Confidential Investigations* Relationship-builder with Unsurpassed Interpersonal Skills* Adaptability* Problem Solving & Decision Making* Emergency Management* Emergency Preparedness* Security* Ethics/Integrity* Written and Verbal Communication Skills**Languages (Other than English)**None**Travel Required**50% -75%**PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS****Position Type**Office BasedTeaches / trains others regularlyFrequentlyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteFrequentlyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site required YesLifting: up to 10 poundsConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsOccasionallyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsRarely***Disclaimer:*** *The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.****Compliance Requirement:*** *This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.**As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.**Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements*Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [e-mail] Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network.Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services.Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.