Executive Protection Officer

Number of Positions In Requisition
1
Job Details
The Executive Protection Officer is responsible for the physical security, and safe transport for the Jefferson CEO, distinguished VIP guests, and other senior executives across the Jefferson enterprise locations in and around the metropolitan Philadelphia and southern New Jersey area. Additionally, close contact must be maintained with the CEO, senior executives and their respective executive/administrative assistants, and the Chief of Staff regarding business itineraries, travel coordination, special event security coordination, arrival/departure times and location.

Job Duties
• Interacts with co-workers, distinguished visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Monitor, assess and ensure the personal safety of the CEO and senior executives while at public events, meetings, while traveling, or other occasions requiring heightened protection.

• Work directly with the Chief Public Safety Officer, Chief of Staff, Director of Executive Protection and administrative staff in reference to daily tasks and duties regarding the CEO's transportation requirements, meeting schedule and other events.

• Maintain the highest levels of discretion to ensure client privacy at all times.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 years Public Safety, Law Enforcement and
• 3 years Executive Protection experiences working with agencies such as the US Secret Service, FBI, Diplomatic Security Service, US Military, State Police or Mayor's Executive Protection details.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Must be proactive, highly organized, have a strong attention to detail and follow through with the ability to handle multiple tasks utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Must be comfortable with clear, concise, decision making without continuous direct supervision.
• CDL-C - Class C Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field

Additional Qualifications

• Must pass criminal background checks, vehicle operator license checks annually.
• Candidates must be willing to sign a confidentiality statement relating to the confidentiality of sensitive university/hospital information and all information deemed confidential by the General Counsel, Executive Leadership, Clinical and Academic Leadership and Public Safety Leadership.
• Must have knowledge of the suite of Microsoft Office Tools

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type
Regular

Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.


Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.


Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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