Senior Executive Protection Specialist

Cardinal Health; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k plan

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Dublin, Ohio is seeking an Executive Protection Advisor to provide close protection for senior leaders while supporting broader corporate security initiatives. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate in dynamic environments.

The position involves advance planning, risk assessments, secure transportation, and coordination with external partners. Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, with availability for evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military security, corporate security, or a related field.
• Previous corporate executive protection experience supporting C-suite leaders.
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and/or EMT certification preferred.
• Advanced protective driving and defensive driving certification preferred.
• Experience conducting protective intelligence, threat assessments, and security investigations preferred.
• Familiarity with Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) environments and corporate security programs preferred.
• Strong background in advance work, risk assessment, and protective operations.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of executive protection principles, defensive tactics, and emergency response procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with executives, business partners, security personnel, vendors, and law enforcement agencies.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required licenses, certifications, and permits.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection services for senior executives during daily activities, business travel, meetings, and special events.
• Conduct advance planning, site assessments, and security reviews for executive travel, meetings, and corporate events.
• Identify potential risks and implement protective measures, including route planning, contingency planning, security sweeps, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness and monitor environments for potential threats or suspicious activity.
• Provide secure transportation and protective driving support as required.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel security arrangements.
• Respond effectively to security incidents, medical emergencies, and unexpected operational events.
• Support crisis management and emergency response activities involving protected individuals.

Skills

Executive protection

Judgment & discretion

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

Cardinal Health in Dublin, Ohio is seeking an Executive Protection Advisor to provide close protection for senior leaders while supporting broader corporate security initiatives. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate in dynamic environments.

The position involves advance planning, risk assessments, secure transportation, and coordination with external partners. Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, with availability for evenings, weekends, and