Sr Executive Security Specialist

Requisition:  81212

PSEG Company:  PSEG Services Corp.

Salary Range: $ 88,400 - $ 140,000

Work Location Category: Onsite

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

Provide security protection to the CEO, Presidents and select SET members and their immediate families. Maintains personal information as well as proprietary business information with a high level of professionalism, integrity, and strict confidentiality. Acts as the primary liaison between the CEO, Presidents and Senior Executive Team (SET), with the Corporate Security Vice President on all matters relating to their safety, security and wellbeing.

Job Responsibilities

• Transport executives and approved passengers to and from corporate facilities, affiliate facilities, special events, and specified locations within local and outlying areas.
• Maintain good levels of interpersonal skills to exchange information, answer questions, interact with senior executives and greet passengers.
• Identify and avoid potential hazardous situations and/or life-threatening situations and provide cover and remove executives and passengers from harm to a safe location.
• Maintains ESS materials and resources; conducts training for Executive Assistants whose Principals are traveling outside the USA; interfaces with the Department of State for such matters as overseas trip registration, security alerts, general intelligence, and with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
• Liaisons with public sector law enforcement and private sector security specialists on safety and security related matters
• Must have the ability to function and use sound judgment in high profile situations to include oral and written communication skills and have analytical skills to handle and prioritize executive protection responsibilities vs. other duties.
• Plan routes of travel, implement a diversion plan when necessary, and ensure a safe and uneventful transport.
• Meet and maintain NJ State Police SORA Armed Officer requirements for certification, as well as adherence to all state and federal firearm carry laws. 
• Will conduct pre-trip advanced security checks of venues that will be visited by Corporate Executives and senior leadership/management when needed.
• Will maintain the highest level of confidentiality with regards to Corporate Executives to include family contact information, residence locations, and residence security systems.
• He/ She will communicate schedule information/updates to executive assistants as requested.
• Partner with SET Executive Assistant to:
  • Coordinate and prioritize business and personal responsibilities
  • Ensure Executive is kept on schedule and on time for meetings daily and notify stakeholders appropriately
  • Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, hotels, ground transportation
• Assists with investigation of any direct or indirect threats.
• Assessing risks, vulnerabilities and threats on an ongoing basis
• Creating exit plans based on where clients spend most of their time
• Performing surveillance while a client is at a particular place
• Ensuring no other individuals or companies are participating in counter surveillance
• Makes recommendation to the VP Corporate Security & Properties to improve processes

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Competencies, Education or Experience

• Associate’s degree
• At least 10 years of related experience or active/retired law enforcement
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving record; have highly technical driving skills, expertise in driving regulations, and knowledge of basic automobile mechanics
• Military experience, or have documented experience in executive protection or other transferable skill areas
• Experience partnering with local, state, and federal law enforcement
• Must be highly adaptable and resourceful
• Self-motivated 
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Have problem solving skills to handle and prioritize executive s requests vs. other duties
• Must be results/goal oriented, decision maker and strategic planner with critical thinking capabilities with ability to work autonomously
• Proficient in current Microsoft office suite including excel, point, word, and virtual meeting and communication tools such as Teams
• Personal and professional standards of integrity and compassion
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• A valid Real ID or an approved forms of alternate documentation (https://www.pseg.com/IDrequirement) is required for this job. Successful candidate must provide appropriate documentation to meet access requirements within 30 days of hire

Desired Qualifications, Competencies, Education or Experience

• Preferred Security Membership(s), including from ASIS, International Security Drivers Association (ISDA), etc.
• Possess successful completion of training in defensive tactics, de-escalation, emergency/ evasive vehicle operations, surveillance/ counter surveillance operations, first aid training or other related fields
• Eligibility to obtain New Jersey firearm license

Minimum Years of Experience

Education

Certifications

Disclaimer

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information.  Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information.  Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made.  If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals. 

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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com.  Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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