Job Description SummaryThe Special Projects/Executive Protection Professional - Senior Professional Band (SPB) will be part of a dynamic, growing security team that will enable GE Aerospace to deliver exceptional security solutions worldwide. This role, which reports directly to the Chief Security Officer, will serve as the primary focal point for all executive protection matters. The successful candidate will be part of a team which provides physical protection to ensure the safety and security of designated corporate executives. This position requires a collaborative leader who demonstrates professionalism and discretion as well as the ability to operate within a highly confidential environment. Candidates must be comfortable interacting with individuals at the most most senior levels of the organization. Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as well as the ability to remain calm and proactive during difficult situations. Candidates must have international experience in location advances and personnel protection. Successful candidates will have the experience in investigative matters as well as the ability to regularly assess risks, vulnerabilities, and threats. This role requires the ability to remain calm and proactive during difficult situations. Candidates must have international experience in location advances and personnel protection. Successful candidate will have experience in investigative matters as well as the ability to regularly assess risks, vulnerabilities, and threats. This role requires the ability to receive and maintain a DoD security clearance. This role will require extensive travel. Position will be located in Washington, DC or Evendale, Ohio.Job Description
Job Description
In this role, you will:
- Execute security and physical protection measures for high profile individuals in various environments to include corporate, residential, and public locations.
- Conduct security advances and logistical support for events, venues, and travel activities.
- Set a clear vision and strategy for protection activities.
- Maintain a high level of confidentially with regards to any sensitive information pertaining to Principals, physical protection, and company information.
- Foster an environment of trust and confidence through exemplary integrity, dedication, and professionalism.
- Provide security/physical protection for corporate executives and others as assigned.
- Be prepared for domestic and international travel on short notice to provide protection and/or conduct advances.
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, think quickly, and respond effectively in a dynamic and every changing environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare thorough, well-written security assessments.
- Enable daily security for executives in a dynamic global business.
- Maintain effective working relationships with peers, functional partners, business Leaders, and state, federal, local, and international law enforcement.
- Work with diverse global teams to develop and shape novel approaches to address physical and personal security.
- Review and ensure personal protection security measures are compliant to with applicable laws and regulations.
- Create and execute a security outreach and engagement program with other aerospace partners to benchmark personal protection.
- Work on special projects as assigned, which may include internal investigations and crisis response triage.
- Own financial budget and accountability.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to others.
- Act with humility, lead with transparency, and deliver with focus.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college Minimum 12 years of professional experience in personal protection and investigations Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government SECRET security clearance Availability to travel Desired Skills:
- Experience leading and influencing personal security teams/projects.
- Demonstrated collaborative skills – evaluates decisions through the eyes of colleagues; builds strong business relationships.
- Strong analytical skills, strong problem-solving skills, communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve.
- Change oriented – confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible, able to work under pressure and in fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff and to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems.
- Strong problem solving, prioritization, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to make recommendations to all levels of the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to engage with diverse cross functional groups across both the aerospace industry and business.
- Strong functional team player with experience working seamlessly across a heavy matrixed structure.
- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and leadership skills with the ability to quickly build credibility, influence and make recommendations to all levels.
- Demonstrate experience with crisis management.
- Maintain excellent physical condition and first aid skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work comfortably in a team setting as well as independently Best Regards
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
