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

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