Executive Protection Agent

Description and Requirements

Description and Requirements

As part of MetLife’s Global Security team, you’ll work alongside world-class experts to protect MetLife, our customers and our colleagues. The team is responsible for managing cybersecurity, IT risks and vulnerabilities, physical security, and more. In this fast-paced, mission-driven environment, you’ll join outstanding teammates to expand your skills, collaborate across the organization and implement innovative approaches to safeguard MetLife when it matters most. Ready to make an impact? Join us if you want to embrace the rapidly evolving environment and use transformative technology to integrate and build security into the foundation of key initiatives across MetLife.

Description and Requirements

Description and Requirements

Description and Requirements

·Conduct risk-informed protective operations to safeguard designated executives during business activities, travel, public appearances, meetings, and special events.

·Execute risk-based protective operations to ensure the safety and security of designated executives.

·Provide close protection support during travel, meetings, public appearances, events, and other business activities.

·Transport protected individuals safely and applied protective driving techniques when necessary.

·Conduct protective advances for executive travel, meetings, and special events to identify security risks and operational requirements.

·Develop and implement protective security plans, route assessments, contingency measures, and emergency response procedures.

·Leverage threat intelligence, protective intelligence, and risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.

·Detect and counter surveillance, hostile activity, and other indicators of emerging security concerns.

·Support executive travel and event operations through advance planning, logistical coordination, and security oversight.

·Monitor and respond to security incidents, medical emergencies, workplace violence situations, and other threats impacting protected personnel.

·Coordinate protective activities with law enforcement, emergency responders, security partners, and internal stakeholders.

·Support executive protection operations, incident response efforts, and C-Suite security requirements.

·Maintain operational readiness of assigned equipment, vehicles, communication systems, and emergency response resources.

·Maintain required certifications, qualifications, training standards, and proficiency in protective operations.

·Prepare risk assessments, operational plans, incident reports, and after-action reviews to support informed decision-making and program effectiveness.

·Contribute to continuous improvement through training, exercises, operational evaluations, and lessons learned.

·Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism while balancing executive service expectations with security and risk management objectives.

·Protect sensitive information and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.

Description and Requirements

Description and Requirements

• Must live commutable distance to NYC office
• 5+ years of executive protection experience supporting C-suite executives, boards of directors, or other high-profile individuals.
• Previous law enforcement, military, or executive protection experience and experience supporting international travel operations and working in complex global environments.
• Current concealed firearm permit required (HR218).
• Current New York State Security Guard license and armed guard license.
• Previous experience driving high profile executives.
• Formal training in defensive driving, protective intelligence, behavioral threat assessment, or emergency management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity and consistently act in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner while transporting passengers.
• Availability to commence work with short notice and flexibility in terms of working hours, e.g., ability to work late and/or on weekends if required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must have excellent driving knowledge of the tri-state area and the ability to operate GPS equipment as well as the capability to read and interpret documents such as maps, safety rules, vehicle maintenance instructions, trip instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Submit to annual background rescreening.
• Ability to make quick, calm decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrated curiosity and inquisitiveness, with the ability to think critically, ask thoughtful questions, and assess situations from multiple perspectives to support sound decision-making.

Description and Requirements

Description and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Description and Requirements

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.