Senior Security & Safety Advisor: Exec Protection & Incident Response

Blue Cross NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Parental leave and adoption support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Safety & Security Advisor to lead hands-on safety, security operations, incident response, and risk mitigation across a healthcare enterprise in North Carolina. The role supports executive protection, investigations, and security program execution with flexibility for odd hours, travel, and on-call coverage.

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Security & Executive Protection, this senior IC role requires discretion, operational discipline, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5 years of experience; without a degree, 7 years of related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• CPR, AED, and first aid certified within 30 days of employment.
• Eligible to obtain a concealed weapon license.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day corporate security operations across enterprise locations, including incident triage, response coordination, and investigations support.
• Respond to and assist with security incidents, emergencies, workplace threats, and events impacting people, facilities, or operations.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, follow-up actions, and escalation of security concerns.
• Provide backup operational support to the Manager during absences, heightened security needs, or surge periods.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and local, state, or federal law enforcement partners as needed.
• Support executive and Board protection services during business hours, after-hours events, and travel assignments.
• Assist with advance security planning, site assessments, route analysis, and threat identification for executive movements and special events.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all protective engagements.
• Support the execution of enterprise-wide safety and security programs and initiatives.
• Assist with risk assessments, audits, and identification of security vulnerabilities.
• Help implement security procedures, protocols, and enhancements.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and recommendations based on field observations and operational experience.
• Enforce and adhere to enterprise security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Identify gaps or risks in policy application and elevate recommendations to the Manager.
• Work alongside contract security personnel to support daily operations and special assignments.
• Provide operational direction and feedback to vendor staff as authorized by Security leadership.
• Escalate vendor performance issues or concerns to the Manager for resolution.
• Assist with employee safety education, awareness efforts, and preparedness initiatives.
• Support drills, exercises, and training activities related to emergency response and workplace safety.
• Serve as a visible and trusted security presence for employees and leaders.

Skills

CPR

Emergency Response

First Aid

Incident Investigations

Incident Response

Physical Security

Security Awareness

Security Operations

Law Enforcement

Security Clearances

Security Consulting

Security Management

Security Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Safety & Security Advisor to lead hands-on safety, security operations, incident response, and risk mitigation across a healthcare enterprise in North Carolina. The role supports executive protection, investigations, and security program execution with flexibility for odd hours, travel, and on-call coverage.

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Security & Executive Protection, this senior IC role requires discretion, operational discipline, and collaboration