[Remote] Global Executive Protection Agent 2002677 (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity in the AI era. The Global Executive Protection Agent plays a critical role in safeguarding Cisco’s senior leadership by implementing proactive security and risk-mitigation strategies, providing close protection support to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team while coordinating with internal and external partners.


Responsibilities

  • Plans for Protectee’s Residential Security to include cameras, alarms and response; Annual fire inspection; Annual alarm inspection & generator maintenance
  • Plans for Corporate Site Security to include cameras, entry/exit routes and response
  • Secure transport Plans from Home to Work to office to airport and return;Transport plans for CEO’s/ELT’s family and return
  • Emergency Evacuation Plans and Emergency Response Plans in case of direct threat, medical emergency, natural disaster, civil unrest or acts of terrorism
  • Ability to plan, document, and provide security coverage for global locations
  • Security plans for all domestic and overseas travel
  • Holistic Risk mitigation and contingency plans
  • Protectee’s personal physical safety in terms of potential threats or other events; Tech trade shows / workshops/ conferences both that CEO attends and hosts; External visits, meetings, and appointments; Personal appointments i.e. hair, medical, etc
  • During off-travel periods, lead team project(s); continuously be training in emergency response, scenario planning, future mission planning, and associated administrative tasks
  • Excellent communication skills to coordinate and facilitate internal engagements and with Cisco’s Corporate Security, Event Security, Office of CEO and Executive Assistants, Legal, and external vendors and partners

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree (pursuing) or equivalent experience required
  • 8+ years in the EP Industry, which may include high level government protective security experience
  • Experience working for C-Suite and/or ultra high net worth individuals, public figures, or celebrities in the provision of executive protection
  • Executive/security driving training and experience; experience providing advance coverage for events and trips
  • In-depth experience interacting with senior management, good judgment is essential as is the ability to know when to raise issues and involve additional partners
  • This position is US based. Must live near a viable commercial airport for extensive domestic and international travel
  • Must have valid US passport or ability to obtain one
  • Travel required greater than 50% of the time, must be willing to travel at a moment's notice including international travel to high-risk destinations
  • Must be available during evenings and weekends to respond to unexpected emergencies and situations globally
  • Ability to align with HR 218 (the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act)
  • Certification or ability to obtain certification as a Transportation Security Agency Armed Security Officer
  • A strong law enforcement network
  • Strong industry security networks
  • Experience with managing security vendors and supervising contract personnel

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
  • 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
  • Paid year-end holiday shutdown
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
  • Flexible vacation time off program
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
  • Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
  • Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

Company Overview

  • Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.cisco.com.

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