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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to join our Security Services team located in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Executive Protection (EP) Specialist Supervisor, the EP Specialist is responsible for providing safe and efficient transport and protection services for senior leadership/management as requested. Transportation is provided to designated/requested locations, avoiding any possible harm to the executive in the transfer process.

The EP Specialist’s responsibilities include:

• Transports executives assigned to the Executive Garage and visitors to and from corporate facilities, special events, and specified locations within local and outlying areas

• Maintains good levels of interpersonal skills to exchange information, answer questions, interact with senior executives and greet visitors

• Identifies and avoids potential hazardous situations and/or life-threatening situations, and provides cover and removes passengers from harm to a safe location (i.e., plan the route of travel, implement a diversion plan, when necessary, to ensure a safe and uneventful conveyance)

• Establishes and maintains an identification code system for use in an event of an emergency (i.e., a code that would alert the executive of danger in a crowd or business event situation)

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with regard to Corporate Executives including family contact information, residence locations, and residence security systems

• Communicates schedule information/updates to administrative assistants as requested

• Conducts pre-trip advanced security checks of venues that will be visited by Corporate Executives and senior leadership/management; advance security checks will include:

• Conducts a walkthrough of all venues to include all meeting rooms, rear corridors, and evacuation routes; during walk-throughs, the EP Specialist will identify security, safety, fire, asset protection, and medical risks

• Reviews and provides security for the attendee registration process

• Reviews and implements plans for Executive Protection

• Handles speaking disruptions such as a protestor who gains access to the meeting/event

• Assigns an event staff member or security team representative to be in charge of post meeting room sweeps for property and confidential information

• Ensures Information Asset Protection Policy (IAPP) guidelines on destruction of information are followed

• Follows company safety procedures and practices: (i.e., use of company cars for company business only, records mileage from garage starting point to garage return)

• Performs miscellaneous transport service requests

• Oversees the overall appearance and operation of company vehicles used for executive protection

• Maintains schedule and arranges for proper maintenance and service as required for vehicles used for executive protection

• Attends defensive driver training class once a year, maintains a valid firearm permit to include semi-annual certification in firing the weapon

• Must pass skill and ability reviews conducted by outside consultants/driving instructors retained to ensure that drivers possess requisite abilities to appropriately recognize and avert danger and threats

• Responds to and handles emergencies that affect executives under their protection

• In an emergency, you must have the physical ability to expedite the movement of the Executive into the vehicle, and expediently to depart the area

• Be certified in administering CPR and Heart Defibrillator and knowledge of basic first aid

• Have the ability to drag a person from the vehicle to a prone position in order to administer CPR/Heart Defibrillator

• Performs other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor

• Be in excellent physical condition and fitness to perform the following:

• Maintain physical fitness in accordance with any applicable physician’s guidance

• Utilization of fitness centers on company property as schedule allows

• Limit gym trips to 90 minutes total from start to finish which includes travel time, workout, shower, etc.

• If two or more EP Specialist are on site, one must stay in the office

• If only one EPS is on-site, the gym trip should be limited to 60 minutes and scheduled between noon at 1:00 pm

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience.

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Must reside in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)

• Must be knowledgeable of New York City, Philadelphia, Newark, Trenton, and Tri-State area airports

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record

• Must have highly technical driving skills, expertise in driving regulations, knowledge of law enforcement policies, and knowledge of basic automobile mechanics

• Must have the ability to function and use sound judgment in high-profile situations including oral and written communication skills

• Must have problem-solving skills to handle and prioritize Executive’s requests vs. other duties

• Must be in excellent physical condition to include having vision correctable to 20/40, good peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision, adequate hearing, and ease in the shoulder and head mobility for defensive driving practice

• Must be able to pass a stress test, drug screening, and standard company criminal background check

• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills are required

Preferred Competencies:

• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

• Prior law enforcement and/or EP experience.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $51,450 - $82,110. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. This position is overtime eligible.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

o Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on December 24, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.