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Executive Protection Program Manager
The Executive Protection Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing all logistical aspects of a comprehensive executive protection program, including travel arrangements, security protocols, risk assessments, and coordination with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of high-level executives during domestic and international travel and events.
The Executive Protection Program Manager acts as the leader of a security detail for Senior Executives, making critical decisions in high-pressure situations to maintain their safety.
The Executive Protection Program Manager will oversee a contingent worker Executive Protection security staff and help direct their activities as it relates to executive protection.
Position Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Conduct thorough threat assessments, identify potential risks, and develop detailed security plans to mitigate threats during executive travel and appearances.
- Monitor and analyze relevant intelligence information to stay informed about potential threats and adjust security plans accordingly.
- Coordinate security logistics for domestic and international travel, including advance site surveys, route planning and liaison with local law enforcement as needed.
- Supply risk-mitigated security and/or liaison with security details for high profile visitors with Executives.
Executive Protection Program and Vendor Management
- Develop and implement security plans for executive events, including conferences, meetings, and public appearances, coordinating with event organizers and local security personnel.
- Develop and implement crisis response protocols to address unexpected situations and emergencies during executive travel.
- Prepare technical operation plans based on the expert interpretation of analyzed threat analysis data.
- Direct, plan and carry out the most sensitive and complex operations projects.
- Manage the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring the degree to which the goals, objectives and metrics of the Executive Protection Program are being met.
- Lead and supervise a team of Contingent executive protection agents, assigning tasks, training oversight, and ensuring operational readiness.
- Vendor contract management.
- Coordination of scheduling and workhour review for contingent workers.
Communication & Collaboration
- Brief senior and executive management on the status of key employee and executive events.
- Collaborate with internal teams including Executive Assistants, Legal, Human Resources, Travel, and external partners like local law enforcement and security vendors to ensure seamless execution of security plans.
- Assist Executives with situational awareness training and personal safety responses; at times, this may include training for any party traveling with their Executives.
- Raise awareness within Comerica and with external partners about the issues of key employees and executive security services, such as risks to intellectual property at events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Security Management, or related field OR High School/GED with 5 years Corporate Security or related security experience
- 5 years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement or military background
- 5 years of experience working in highly dynamic environments with autonomy to act and execute decisions
- 5 years of experience working with physical security systems (CCTV, access control, alarm systems, etc.)
- 5 years of experience managing external vendors and contracts
- 5 years of experience communicating cross functionally with exceptional communication skills
- 3 years of experience supporting and interfacing with Executive level employees
- 3 years of experience in security planning, logistics coordination and operational management
Licenses/Certifications:
- First Aid/CPR/AED preferred
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) preferred
About Comerica
We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.
Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check.
NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned into three major business segments; the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.
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Comerica Bank
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
Apr 04, 2025