VP, Executive Protection (EP) Leader

Role Summary/Purpose:

The VP, Executive Protection (EP) Leader will be an active member of Synchrony’s Executive Protection Team that is responsible for providing personnel security and safety for Synchrony’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

This will be done through a collaborative effort with the Operations and Logistical Planning, and Intelligence and Investigations Teams. The VP, EP will assist in conducting threat assessments, develop comprehensive protection plans, execute on the protection plans to include conducting advanced security reviews and executing the protective security during domestic and International travel.

Essential Responsibilities:

Team Leader/Manager for EP team, coordinating, managing and providing Executive Protection support.

Threat Assessment and Risk Mitigation: Utilizing in-depth risk assessments and intelligence, identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and security gaps, developing and implementing proactive security protection strategies to address them.

Protection Detail: Acting as Team Leader while providing physical security to the executive through preparation, detection and response to passive and active threats. Includes coordination with event and destination security, close monitoring of the client's surroundings to ensure a protective perimeter, and intervening in any suspicious or threatening situations.

Operation of EP vehicle: Supervise the operation of Executive vehicles and/or trail vehicles during EP event. Oversee security site advances for route planning and emergency operation drills as needed

Surveillance Detection: Actively identifying and tracking potential surveillance efforts, maintaining awareness of surroundings to detect suspicious activity.

Travel Security: Working with logistical and operational planning team, coordinate secure travel arrangements, including route planning, advance security checks of locations, and managing transportation logistics.

Event Security: Assessing and securing event venues, managing access control, coordinating with local security personnel, identifying safe ingress and egress and ensuring client safety during public appearances. Leader will be point of contact for additional security teams and law enforcement.

Incident Response: Coordinate all actions while ensuring reacting swiftly and effectively to any security incidents, coordinating with emergency services if necessary, and de-escalating tense situations.

Liaison and Communication: Leader responsible in maintaining open communication with client/event security teams leads, law enforcement, Synchrony contracted security and other relevant stakeholders.

Physical Fitness and Firearms Proficiency: Maintaining a high level of physical fitness and proficiency with firearms, as required by regulations and specific situations.

Other responsibilities as deemed necessary to the security mission.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years prior law enforcement, with an emphasis on protective security, with HR218 designation or 10 years’ experience in protective security operations, corporate, military, and/or law enforcement with the ability to legally carry a weapon domestically
• Minimum 5 years experiencing leading a team in protective security operations
• Proven ability to conduct EP related threat assessments and risk analysis
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
• Desired Characteristics: Excellent observational and situational awareness skills
• Strong tactical decision-making abilities under pressure
• Advanced driving skills and defensive driving techniques
• Proficiency in discreet surveillance practices  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with C suite level executives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to travel 50% of time
• Grade/Level: 13

The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 - 210,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

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Our Way of Working :

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your

manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.

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