Executive Protection Lead - Pittsburgh PA

Fairygodboss; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking an experienced Executive Protection Agent based in Pittsburgh, PA to safeguard senior executives during domestic and international assignments. You will work within the Physical Security organization to plan and execute protective operations.

The role requires deep threat analysis, advanced tactical skills, and the ability to coordinate with legal, risk, and corporate communications. Sponsorship for visas or STEM OPT is not provided.

Qualifications

• 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) strongly preferred.
• 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 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, site assessments, route planning, venue security coordination, and contingency responses.
• 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 to align protection strategies with organizational goals.
• 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.
• Required to possess or obtain HR-218 LEOSA, PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training Act & TSA Armed Security Officer certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and react, based upon potential impacts of presented risks/threats, in protection of at-risk PNC employees (e.g., CEO, Executive Committee, Board of Directors).
• Perform executive protection and logistic support for domestic and international travel; manage security operations from a dispatch center.

Skills

Executive protection

Threat assessment

Risk analysis

Advance planning

Motorcade logistics

Protective intelligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Security operations

Defensive tactics

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Executive Protection certification

LEOSA / PA weapons certification requirements

Tools

Digital security systems

Secure communications platforms

Job description

Job Profile

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 Agent within PNC's Physical Security organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA.

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

As an Executive Protection Agent within PNC's Executive Protection organization, you will provide close protection and other security-related functions for PNC Executives during domestic and/or international assignments.

Qualifications

Experience & Background

• 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.

Security & Tactical Expertise

• 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.

Advance Planning & Operational Logistics

• 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.

Leadership & Program Management

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

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• 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.

Technical & Administrative Competence

• 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.

Certifications & Education

• 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: HR-218 - Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), PA Act 235 - Lethal Weapons Training Act & TSA Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification.

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

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

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

Job Description

• 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 \