Security Protection Specialist

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for the safety, well-being, and personal protection of a segment leadership team and Oshkosh Corporation team members. This role promotes a safe and secure environment and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Provide personal and business-related security to Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) executives and/or designees when executives or designees are performing duties as an OSK employee; including business and personal travel in high threat scenarios.
- Lead and develop security protocol for large events; including managing third party security vendors as needed.
- Study physical site of an event to ensure safety of the company or its designees prior to the event and build a plan to secure the environment. Initiate and execute basic protection functions; such as perimeter and access control, identification procedures, etc.
- Identify training gaps as it relates to broad-based security topics and may build or secure training and execute as appropriate to the business.
- Proactively evaluate potential threats posed on the company or its designees as well as reactively assess a threat or situation which may include partnership with local authorities, police departments, and FBI.
- Provide recommendations to the security manager for annual budgets and capital expenditures for security related enhancements.
- Assist in security presence for discipline or terminations as needed. Serve as advisor for personal security for HR and Management teams while navigating critical situations with team members.
- Provide guidance to team members traveling to high risk regions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a relevant field.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Ability to travel 50%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Military Special Operations experience.
- Law Enforcement experience.
- Personal and/or Senior Executive Protection experience.
- Armed Security Officer certification.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified or willing to obtain.
- Ability to obtain a concealed weapon permit.
- Capable of deescalating a high tense situation quickly and effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Occasional Sitting, Reaching, Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling; Seldom Standing, Walking/Running, Visual, Lifting/Carrying and Pushing/Pulling up to 100lbs.