Position Overview
Autodesk’s Global Physical Security Services team is looking for an experienced Executive Protection Agent to support the safeguarding and protection of the Company’s executive leadership by performing key global operational actions and tasks such as comprehensive security & risk mitigation, gathering intelligence and conducting threat assessments, close protection, secure transport, and crisis management. Support may extend at times to employees, customers, partners, guests and/or assets if business activities are related to company executive leadership
This position will require strong operational skills and the ability to effectively collaborate & communicate with internal and external cross-functional partners, government officials (domestic and international), Autodesk employees, contractors, vendors, guests and customers. You must have a deep subject matter expertise within executive security principles, practices and programs, as well as an understanding of how to deliver exceptional experiences and customer service within the corporate environment. You must also be a team player, willing to step out of the typical Executive Protection role to assist the executive in a professional and intentional manner, that promotes success for Autodesk as a whole
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated security professional with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced technology organization and security operations environment with a focus on executive care and protection
The Protective Services (EP) Specialist role will work closely with both inter-division and department global teams such as Physical Security Operations, Workplace Services, and Global Travel, when coordinating movements for executives and / or event coverage. You will at times be required to lead communication with other supporting executive protection personnel, law enforcement (local, state, or federal), government liaisons (US and foreign governments), venue or hotel security teams, and other related services
Additionally, you will partner with key cross-functional stakeholders from across the business, to include executive leadership, providing security support, intelligence, and direction on executive security and regional risks related matters. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Global Physical Security Services, which also oversees Event, Travel Security, and Investigation programs
Responsibilities
1. Determine appropriately measured methods and solutions to proactively manage and reduce physical security operational risk to the Company’s Executive Team, both at meetings, within office space, and/or at international and domestic events
2. Provide support and security deterrent measures for meetings and events where the Company’s Executive Team and Board of Directors are within same space as required under current security protocols or posture
3. Facilitate communication between transportation resources related to the Company’s Executive Team’s travel during assigned events or meetings
4. Liaison with outside service providers and agencies to design, implement, execute executive security plans for business events, meetings, social gatherings, or other business-related attendance by the Company Executive Team members assigned
5. Continually evaluate and assess current and future movements and communicate any change to the relevant stakeholders & partners, in a constant effort to mitigate physical risk to executive leadership
6. Facilitate and conduct physical security risk assessments partner with cross-functional teams to identify physical security risks and vulnerabilities for the Company Executive Team related to travel, meetings, and events
7. Maximize the utilization of systems, applications and technology by developing the appropriate procedures and processes to enhance our ability to safeguard Company Executives during business travel, meetings, and events
8. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with multiple direct and indirect stakeholders like Travel & Meetings, Events & Experience, People Consulting, CEO-Staff, and other key cross-functional teams to deliver high level results with measurable business outcomes
9. Develop and maintain strong mutual-aid external relationships with law enforcement and other government agencies as well as private industry counterparts in the protective services realm
10. Interact/coordinate with external protective services and / or emergency agencies (fire, medical, and law enforcement) during pre-planning, operational execution, and when needed, during any emergency event that might arise
11. Create content regarding future, active or past events or assignments that can be used to help adjust or adhere to best practices within the protective services realm
12. Ensure training and updates are performed for applicability to the designated executive protection program (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Licensing as necessary, professional updates, etc.)
13. Display agility, resilience and composure while navigating complex situations and demonstrate the ability to lead with positive intent to drive, influence and advocate for the best outcomes for the team, executive, organization and business
14. Provide timely and accurate information on emerging threats, risks, and life safety and security incidents to the appropriate stakeholders and business units to ensure that informed decisions can be made to protect company personnel, assets, reputation, and business operations
15. Provide protective care as directed for other VIPs sponsored or paid for by Autodesk at meetings or events, globally, where the safety and security of the individual is the responsibility of Autodesk
16. Perform additional duties as assigned by the direct reporting manager
The responsibilities above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, skills, and qualities that will be demonstrated to be effective and successful in this position.
Qualifications:
17. 10+ years of experience within a progressive executive protection / protective services program or as an independent contractor, coordinating operational risk protective care for private, public, corporate or government individuals
18. 7+ years of operational experience as a “body person” ensuring their client’s safety during events, travel, meetings, and/or special appearances through the on-the-ground coordination of advance recce’s, transportation management, crowd control, and security resource allocation
19. Candidate must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties outlined
20. Strong working knowledge of physical security and executive protection risk assessment methodologies, including threat assessments of individuals, locations, buildings, and travel
21. Adept to productively contribute to executive protection project planning management
22. Must possess strong leadership, analytical, and critical thinking skills
23. Experience in collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders, often under high-pressure conditions
24. Superb communication, organization, and written skills in a global and multi-cultural and multi-generational environment
25. Exposure to Health & Safety regulatory requirements
26. Proven objective analysis and problem-solving skills during everchanging environments at a fast-paced cadence
27. Must be a self-starter with the ability to think strategically and deliver their work products and services in an operationally pragmatic manner
28. Enthusiasm for solving unique and complex security challenges and implementing creative cost-effective solutions in the realm of executive care and protection
29. Ability to manage security challenges in an ever-changing fast-paced environment
30. Must have the skills set and qualities of being empathic and have a natural passion for delivering exceptional service
31. Must possess the ability to foster and be a steward of a culture of trust, honesty and integrity
32. Ability and willingness to be on call 24/7 to respond to company-related executive protection or security-related emergencies
33. Domestic and international travel will be required, up to 50% of the role.
34. If prior US military, must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated
35. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening
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