VP, Executive Protection Specialist

3w3 weeks ago

Synchrony

Stamford, US · Full-time · $110,000 – $185,000

About this role

The VP, Executive Protection Specialist joins Synchrony’s Executive Protection Team to provide personnel security and safety for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This role involves conducting threat assessments, developing comprehensive protection plans, and executing them through advanced security reviews. Efforts collaborate with Operations and Logistical Planning, plus Intelligence and Investigations Teams.

Day-to-day duties include utilizing in-depth risk assessments and intelligence to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and gaps, then implementing proactive strategies. Provide physical security via preparation, detection, and response to threats, while maintaining a protective perimeter. Actively perform surveillance detection by tracking suspicious activity and monitoring surroundings.

Plan secure travel with route planning, advance checks, and logistics management, alongside event security assessing venues and coordinating access control. Respond swiftly to incidents, de-escalate situations, and liaise with event security, law enforcement, and stakeholders. Ensure safe ingress, egress, and client safety during public appearances.

Maintain high physical fitness and firearms proficiency as required by regulations. Demonstrate flexibility for domestic and international travel often on short notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Uphold discretion and situational awareness in a high-stakes executive environment.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years law enforcement with emphasis on protective security and HR218 designation or ability to gain it
Or minimum 10 years experience in protective security operations corporate, military, or law enforcement with ability to legally carry weapon domestically
Proven ability to conduct EP related threat assessments, risk analysis, and execute EP engagements
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally often on short notice
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Excellent observational and situational awareness skills
Advanced driving skills and defensive driving techniques

Responsibilities

Conduct threat assessments and risk mitigation utilizing intelligence to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and develop proactive security strategies
Provide protection detail through physical security, preparation, detection, response to threats, and maintaining protective perimeter
Perform surveillance detection by actively identifying and tracking potential surveillance efforts and suspicious activity
Plan and coordinate secure travel arrangements including route planning, advance security checks, and transportation logistics
Assess and secure event venues, manage access control, coordinate with local security, and ensure safe ingress and egress
React swiftly to security incidents, coordinate with emergency services, and de-escalate tense situations
Maintain liaison and communication with client security teams, law enforcement, and other stakeholders
Maintain physical fitness and firearms proficiency as required by regulations and situations