Specialist, Protective Operations

The J.M. Smucker Co.

Protective Operations Specialist responsible for executive protection at J.M. Smucker Co.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeOrrville • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct all aspects of executive protection, including advances, movement coordination, venue and site assessments, route planning, and contingency planning
Provide secure ground transportation for executives, ensuring vehicle readiness, communications checks, and safe driving practices
Maintain a state of readiness for emergency responses, rapidly assessing and addressing incidents
Develop, implement, and audit detailed protective plans for domestic and international travel, corporate events, and board meetings
Coordinate regularly with internal business units and external stakeholders
Produce high-quality documentation, incident reports, and travel risk assessments
Participate in training, drills, and skill sustainment activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military special operations, or related protective discipline
4+ years’ experience conducting risk based TSCM sweeps or technical security inspections
Familiarity with RF detection tools, NLJDs, spectrum analysis, and technical search methodology
Certifications and/or proven experience in protective intelligence, threat monitoring, OSINT collection, or analysis
Ability to work effectively with highly confidential and sensitive information
Valid driver’s license with a strong driving record
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface professionally with senior leaders
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Intelligence Studies, or related fields is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive protectionrisk based TSCM sweepstechnical security inspectionsprotective intelligencethreat monitoringOSINT collectionspectrum analysisincident reportingtravel risk assessmentscontingency planning

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsability to handle confidential informationcoordination skillsemergency response readinessdocumentation skillstraining participationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsleadership skills

Certifications

valid driver’s licenseprotective intelligence certificationthreat monitoring certificationOSINT analysis certification