Executive Protection Specialist Senior

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist Senior to provide security for the CEO, board members, and other executives. The role requires in-office presence 3-5 days per week at our Indianapolis location, with hybrid arrangements and occasional travel up to international levels.

Candidates should have extensive law enforcement experience and LEOSA certification. Responsibilities include coordinating protective programs, planning VIP visits, maintaining security systems, and

Qualifications

• Requires a BS/BA degree and at least 10 years of law enforcement experience or equivalent background.
• LEOSA certification is required.
• Must hold a valid federal/state/local driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for the CEO, President, board members, and other executives.
• Coordinate protective programs including personal protection, facilities, residences, and event security.
• Plan and execute VIP visits, including risk assessment and contingency planning.
• Manage access to executive spaces and monitor life safety systems.
• Travel more than 30% of the time, including international travel; carry a firearm across state lines.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Executive protection

VIP security

Education

BS/BA degree

LEOSA certification

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Intrusion alarms

Incident reporting software

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-09-10 Position Title: Executive Protection Specialist Senior

Location

This role requires associates to be in-office 3-5 days per week at our Indianapolis location, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Role is expected to carry a firearm.
• Provides protection for the CEO, President, members of the Board of Directors, and other executives of the organization.
• Participates in protective programs to include personal protection, corporate facilities, residences, event security, ground and air transportation, protocol, personal assistance, and special projects.
• Coordinates off-site planning, execution of plan for visiting VIPs to include the Board of Directors, CEOs of other companies, major account customers, political leaders, and others.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of corporate events of different risk levels, and visits by VIP guests of the organization to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintains a wide range of intra and interdepartmental coordination.
• Assists in evaluating the need for procurement, installation and operational instruction of security equipment required at the executive offices, residences, and vacation homes.
• Develops, completes, and analyzes relevant metrics for planning, risk evaluation, and financial efficiencies.
• May contribute to maintaining personal profiles and conducts risk assessments of all personnel covered by the executive security team.
• Contribute to Identifying groups, individuals and merging technologies that may pose a threat to executives.
• Conduct site advances to establish contingency plans, assess risk, and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Participates in professional forums and maintains currency with trends and developments in the executive security field.
• Functions as lead or technical expert on medium to complex projects.
• Controls access to the executive floor; monitors closed circuit television, fire, and other life safety systems.
• May greet visitors to the executive suite.
• Provides overall area security, and responds to any emergency.
• This role requires working early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays with little or no notice.
• Role will be expected to travel more than 30% of the time, which may include international travel and passport requirements.
• Role is expected to: carry a firearm across state lines and be able to meet city, state, federal and organizational requirements to carry a firearm and maintain proficiency requirements of said firearm; maintain CPR and AED certification; and to be certified or ability to complete an executive protection evasive driving training.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a BS/BA degree and a minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience to include investigations; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. LEOSA certification required. Requires a valid federal/state/local driver’s license in good standing.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

Retired Secret Service strongly preferred. Understanding of the administration and operation of various security technologies to include closed circuit TV systems, access control, intrusion alarm, and incident reporting software and hardware are strongly preferred. 10 years of executive protection work experience is strongly preferred. Work experience supervising and managing others is preferred. Certified in CPR and AED operations is strongly preferred.

Job Level

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family

FAC > Corporate Security

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

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Fueled by our bold purpose to improve the health of humanity, we are transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner.Our nearly 100,000 associates serve approximately 100M+ people, at every stage of health. We address a full range of needs with an integrated whole health approach, powered by industry-leading capabilities and a digital platform for health.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Please visit the Contract Worker Community Page. Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.