Executive Protection Agent

Description Overview

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All.  Help us do it. 

This is a new role, the Executive Protection Agent, is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Executive Leadership Team, through proactive and reactive measures. This role involves conducting risk assessments, planning secure travel routes, and maintaining constant situational awareness to ensure the client's safety in dynamic environments.

This position reports directly to the Executive Protection Program Sr. Manager. The candidate selected to fill this role will be based at our Morristown, New Jersey office, and travel in the New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersy general area.

Scope of the Role

• Provide close protection and secure transportation for senior level individuals.

• Conduct advance security planning and site assessments for residences, travel destinations, and event venues.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies based on threat assessments.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Maintain detailed incident and activity reports.
• Conduct regular security audits and drills.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion in all matters related to the principal(s).
• Provide situational awareness and real-time threat updates to the principal(s).
• Coordination with GSOCC, Risk Intelligence Analyst Team and other Executive Protection agents for prior, during, & post monitoring of activity related to, or in parallel of, senior level individuals and/or events.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, or military service.
• Strong knowledge of physical security processes and protocols.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Demonstrated autonomy and initiative in managing tasks and priorities independently.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent situational awareness and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Willingness to travel in the U.S. and work irregular hours.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• High School diploma.
• Highly Recommended: Ability to obtain and maintain CCW via HR218 (Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA)).
• At Minimum: Ability to obtain and maintain local region CCW permits; must maintain current and active Armed Guard Licenses in New Jersey and New York.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ASIS PSP/CPP, CPO, First Aid, EMT) are a plus.