Sr Executive Security Specialist

Requisition: 82724


PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.


Salary Range: $ 91,100 - $ 144,200

Work Location Category: Onsite


We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week 
3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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
• Required to carry a concealed firearm while on duty

Job Specific Qualifications

• 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
• Eligibility to carry firearm via LEOSA and/or HR 218
• 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

Desired

• Possess a NJ Firearms ID Card, and NJ permit to carry a handgun
• 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

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, 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. 
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. 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 a positive result.

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

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.
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email [email protected].
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [email protected]. 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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