Global Executive Protection Specialist

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced executive protection professional to safeguard the leadership team. The role requires independent work under pressure and rapid decision-making, with responsibilities across investigations, threat assessment, and security planning for domestic and international travel.

The candidate will have a criminology background or equivalent security experience, 10 years in security, and relevant clearance certifications, with travel about half to three quarters of

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Criminology or 3 years’ security experience in lieu.
• 10 years of security experience required.
• Licenses/certifications: Act 235, Act 34, Act 33, Act 73.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of executive employees at all times.
• Assess threats, mitigate risk and plan actions for events and travel.
• Coordinate with external agencies on investigations and executive protection.
• Conduct internal investigations related to employee misconduct and possible criminal activity.
• Travel 50%–75% and respond quickly to changing situations.

Skills

Confidential Investigations

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Emergency Management

Emergency Preparedness

Security

Ethics/Integrity

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Criminology

3 years’ experience in law enforcement or security in lieu of Associate Degree

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced executive protection professional to safeguard the leadership team. The role requires independent work under pressure and rapid decision-making, with responsibilities across investigations, threat assessment, and security planning for domestic and international travel.

The candidate will have a criminology background or equivalent security experience, 10 years in security, and relevant clearance certifications, with travel about half to three quarters of