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Lilly Associate Director - Executive Protection in Indianapolis, Indiana
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
The Executive Protection Associate Director is positioned in Indianapolis Indiana and reports to the Sr. Director of Executive Protection. The role will collaborate with the entire Global Security team. This person will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of designated principals. This position operates in a dynamic and multi-faceted environment, requiring a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Are you a skilled security professional ready to be part of a dynamic team and ensure the safety and security of our top executives in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment? This may be the role for you. Consider joining the Lilly team today to make an impact!
What you'll do in role:
Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals
Required to organize schedules and drive Principals to various personal/business venues and/or additional off-site assignments
Demonstrate proficiency in use and proper maintenance for all equipment used in support of the protective operations program (i.e. vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.)
Must maintain an acceptable professional appearance
Communicate with the principal’s staff, coworkers, and other third-party vendors demonstrating a customer service approach
Capable of adapting to various tasks that would be assigned outside of traditional security operations/roles
Capable of on-the-spot critical thinking and improvisation
Strong emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Must be comfortable in a variety of social settings
Working shifts that can include days/nights/weekends/holidays
Multiple coverage experience
Provide close protection to Principals at various venues, events, business meetings, personal trips, etc.
Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips
Possess proficient writing skills to complete detailed reports
Coordinate with Principal’s staff and outside personnel, to facilitate seamless operations for the principals.
Capable of responsibly engaging to an active threat against the Principal
Must be proficient in defensive tactics, in order to deescalate, or actively engage in potential threats against the principals
Routinely work with contract vendors
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum ten years law enforcement experience
Minimum three years of relevant Executive Protection experience
Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience
A Valid United States Driver’s License
Current Passport
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Graduation from a certified driving school
Possess a good understanding of the latest technology in use of smartphones, communications/tracking apps, and collaboration apps
Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment and as a solo practitioner
Excellent communicator with the ability to professionally and successfully converse with clients, supervisors, peers, and vendors
Additional Information:
The candidate will be expected to work outside normal daytime work hours, on weekends, or on holidays.
Regular domestic and international travel will be required (estimated 30%).
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$122,250 - $179,300
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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