Executive Protection Team Lead

Johnson & Johnson Co.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an EP Team Lead to provide hands-on leadership and operational oversight for a team supporting executive protection operations. The role focuses on day-to-day execution, workload coordination, and timely, high-quality service delivery across locations.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of security processes, with the ability to manage complex operations and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 6–8 years of relevant professional experience with people leadership responsibilities.
• Willingness to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Residency in tri-state area (NY/NJ/PA)
• Knowledge of major airports in the region and Boston metro area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct threat-based executive protection operations.
• Oversee transport of protectees and ensure safety protocols.
• Lead daily EP team activities and coordinate with Global Security.
• Perform risk assessments and advance security surveys for events.
• Escalate issues and coordinate with stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of protectees information.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational planning

Executive protection

Security protocols

Communication

Coaching

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or training

Tools

Security systems

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an EP Team Lead to provide hands-on leadership and operational oversight for a team supporting executive protection operations. The role focuses on day-to-day execution, workload coordination, and timely, high-quality service delivery across locations.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of security processes, with the ability to manage complex operations and confidentiality.