Description
The Executive Protection Officer (EPO) / Global Security Specialist will join Adobe’s growing Global Safety and Security (GSS) Executive Protection (EP) program. The person in this role will report to the Director of Executive Protection and work in the areas of Executive Close Protection, Travel Security, Residential Security, Protective Intelligence, along with other EP assignments and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the expansion of Adobe’s Global EP program which includes Close Protection Operations, Travel Security, Residential Security, and Threat Monitoring.
- Establish and maintain trust-focused professional relationships with the Adobe leadership team and key partners.
- Continuously improve global law enforcement and security liaison efforts with government and private sector contacts.
- Contribute to continuous training and professional development for EP personnel and contracted staff.
- Review key performance indicators and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Contribute to regular program reviews and continuously assess and improve EP program’s strategies, protocols, and operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in protective services at the operational and leadership level.
- Extensive practical experience in protective operations across both local and international settings.
- Extensive Dignitary/Executive Protection training in both soft skills and hard skills.
- Ability to walk long distances and remain alert and focused for extended periods of time.
- Demonstrated effectiveness leading a team of security contractors.
- Established track record managing foreign security teams in non-English speaking, and multicultural environments.
- Proven capability to collaborate with security and law enforcement partners at all levels, jurisdictions and global locations.
- Effective and appropriate communication with exec and staff and family.
- Demonstrated outstanding judgement and decision-making during crisis situations.
- Professional training and extensive experience in investigation, major event security, crisis preparedness and business continuity planning.
- Willingness to relocate and live in the area around corporate headquarters in San Jose.
- Trustworthy in handling confidential information.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits programs
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Salary: $128,000 - $231,600 annually