Executive Protection Specialist

Huntington Bancshares
Columbus
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Independent judgment","De-escalation","Decision-making","Interpersonal skills","Communication"]

Provide primary protective security for Huntington executives, conducting advance work and creating comprehensive security plans for travel, events, and off-site meetings. Perform threat assessments, monitor residence security systems, and coordinate closely with other protection agents, executive drivers, law enforcement, and administrative teams. Deliver duty-of-care support including travel tracking, first aid/CPR during emergencies, secure driving tactics, and detailed incident reporting while maintaining required firearms and fitness qualifications.

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Huntington Bancshares
Huntington Bancshares
13 hours ago

Executive Protection Specialist

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Job Summary

Provide primary protective security for Huntington executives, conducting advance work and creating comprehensive security plans for travel, events, and off-site meetings. Perform threat assessments, monitor residence security systems, and coordinate closely with other protection agents, executive drivers, law enforcement, and administrative teams. Deliver duty-of-care support including travel tracking, first aid/CPR during emergencies, secure driving tactics, and detailed incident reporting while maintaining required firearms and fitness qualifications.
Location: Columbus
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct threat assessments and proactive security measures for senior management, including investigations and advance planning for events.
  • •Provide close-in personal protection to executives during daily movements, events, and appointments.
  • •Preplan and coordinate duty-of-care support and travel tracking for executive international travel.
  • •Drive CEO and other executives as needed using evasive and defensive driving tactics.
  • •Assist corporate security with investigations, training, and site assessments; complete incident and suspicious activity documentation.
Travel: Extensive travel

Key Requirements

  • •High School Diploma
  • •5+ years practical security experience including active shooter response, counterterrorism, counter surveillance, crisis management, de-escalation, dignitary protection, emergency medicine, firearms, and high-risk motor vehicle operation
  • •2+ years of close protection or executive protection experience, preferably in a dignitary or diplomatic environment
  • •LEOSA permit to carry a concealed firearm (HR 218) and a valid Driver’s License
  • •Ability to pass a background check, psychological exam, and other assessments as required
Experience:5+ years
Skills:Independent judgmentDe-escalationDecision-makingInterpersonal skillsCommunication
Licenses:Valid Driver’s License
Certifications:LEOSA (HR 218)Armed Security Officer Certification

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Huntington Bancshares
Regional bank holding company providing commercial and consumer banking, payments, wealth management, and lending services across the Midwestern and select other U.S. markets. It serves individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients through branches and digital channels.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Columbus, United States
Founded: 1866
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