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Role Description

The Global Executive Protection Agent will play a critical role in safeguarding Cisco’s senior leadership by implementing proactive security and risk-mitigation strategies for Executives who may be exposed to elevated personal and organizational risk.

• Provide close protection support to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Serve as a trusted liaison to the Executive Protection Leader.
• Continuously assess people, environments, and situations to identify and address factors impacting Executive safety and operational effectiveness.
• Responsible for overall physical security including:
• Plans for Protectee’s Residential Security (cameras, alarms, response).
• Plans for Corporate Site Security (cameras, entry/exit routes, response).
• Secure transport plans from home to work, office to airport, and return.
• Emergency Evacuation Plans and Emergency Response Plans.
• Ability to plan, document, and provide security coverage for global locations.
• Security plans for all domestic and overseas travel.
• Holistic risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Protectee’s personal physical safety in various scenarios (events, appointments).
• Lead team projects during off-travel periods and continuously train in emergency response.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (pursuing) or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years in the Executive Protection industry, including high-level government protective security experience.
• Experience working for C-Suite and/or ultra-high net worth individuals, public figures, or celebrities.
• Executive/security driving training and experience.
• In-depth experience interacting with senior management.

Requirements

• Must live near a viable commercial airport for extensive domestic and international travel.
• Must have a valid US passport or ability to obtain one.
• Travel required greater than 50% of the time, including international travel to high-risk destinations.
• Must be available during evenings and weekends for unexpected emergencies.
• Compliance with Cisco's conflicts of interest policies regarding outside employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday.
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday.
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness.
• 16 days of paid vacation time for non-exempt employees.
• Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees.
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.