Position Overview

At PNC our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the companys success.

This position is primarily based at PNCs Corporate Headquarters in Pittsburgh PA. Responsibilities require time in the office or in a field on a regular basis. This is not a work from home or remote position.

As an Executive Protection Specialist within PNCs Corporate Protective Services organization you will provide close protection and other security-related functions for PNC Executives during domestic and/or international assignments.

Qualifications:

Experience & Background

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in executive protection dignitary protection or high-threat security operations preferred
Prior service in a federal protective agency (e.g. U.S. Secret Service Diplomatic Security Service USMS or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing executive protection programs for C-suite executives board members and high-profile individuals.
Proven history of international security operations and coordinating with security vendors in foreign countries.

Security & Tactical Expertise

Advanced tactical training including firearms proficiency evasive driving defensive tactics and close-quarters protection.
Deep understanding of threat assessment risk analysis and vulnerability identification in both domestic and international contexts.
Experience operating in high-threat environments or under elevated security conditions.
Strong knowledge of surveillance detection counter-surveillance and protective intelligence practices.

Advance Planning & Operational Logistics

Extensive experience in advance planning including site assessments route planning venue security coordination and contingency response
Ability to create and execute comprehensive protection plans for domestic and international travel events and public appearances.
Skilled in managing motorcade logistics arrival/departure procedures and secure transportation protocols.

Leadership & Program Management

Strong leadership and team management experience including training supervising and developing EP agents or contracted personnel.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams (legal risk compliance corporate communications) to align protection strategies with organizational goals.
Experience managing budgets vendor contracts and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Ability to interface professionally with senior executives family members internal stakeholders and external partners.
Demonstrated cultural awareness and discretion when interacting with global security vendors and foreign law enforcement/security agencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefing leadership and documenting protection plans and after-action reports.

Technical & Administrative Competence

Familiarity with digital security systems and secure communications platforms.
Experience with real-time incident monitoring and intelligence feeds.
Proficiency in tools for itinerary management route mapping and risk scoring.

Certifications & Education

Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Security Management Homeland Security or related field preferred.
Executive Protection certification from a recognized institution (e.g. ESI ASIS or similar) preferred
Additional certifications such as EMT-B CPR/AED or TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) are a plus.
Required to obtain PA Act 235 certification needed to carry a firearm incident to employment.


*** PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. ***

Job Description

• Assess and react based upon potential impacts of presented risks/threats in protection of at-risk PNC employees who may include: CEO Executive Committee Board of Directors and others as identified.
• Perform executive protection and logistic support as needed when clients travel both domestically and abroad. Manage the security operations from a dispatch mobile command center to create a localized point for analyzing security challenges and disseminating information. Basic knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
• Perform site survey both domestically and abroad advise on site requirements implementing security and access controls to ensure safety. Maintains an in depth knowledge of all security orders written and oral pertaining to assigned duties as well as working knowledge of applicable federal/state laws.
• Works with all stakeholders to create comprehensive security plans for all trips events and off-site meetings. Coordinate contingency plans and emergency medical response for security incidents while protecting PNC employees. Proactively partners with law enforcement on an as needed basis.
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
• Facilitates/assists with the physical security training. Takes an active role in media and speaking engagements as needed. Maintains the highest level of professional and confidentially.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge skills and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills competencies work experience education and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Access Control (AC) Building Architecture Customer Solutions Disaster Recovery Planning Information Security Network Security Physical Security Risk Assessments Security Technologies

Competencies

Effective Communications Employee Health and Safety Facilities Management Group Facilitation Managing Multiple Priorities Personnel Security Premises Security Security Management

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with 5 years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

Candidates being considered for this position will be subject to additional background checks as established by PNC Policies. Professional Security certifications required as applicable.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature) dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption surrogacy and doula reimbursement; educational assistance including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition PNC generally provides the following paid time off depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs including benefits for full time and part-time employees visitYour PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process please contact us via email at . Please include accommodation request in the subject line title and be sure to include your name the job ID and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call and say Workday for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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