Executive Protection Agent Arlington, TX

Executive Protection Agent – Allied Universal

Location: Arlington, TX.
Employment Type: Full Time.
Salary: $.

Company Overview:
Allied Universal® is North America’s leading security and facility services company, offering rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose. We foster a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Role

Summary:

The Executive Protection Agent ensures physical security and environmental safety across the client’s enterprise. The role prioritizes customer service, proactively assessing risks, implementing security measures, and providing tailored support to executives and key personnel while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments for planned events or travel, identifying cost‑effective countermeasures and risk mitigation strategies; provide expertise and direction to physical and electronic security posture.
• Coordinate with customer security teams, contractors, and external venue security to ensure appropriate security measures and technology are in place; modify operating procedures and orders as needed to achieve optimal security presence and mitigate risks.
• Review investigations of threats to employees, recommend and implement safeguards (alternate travel plans, increased physical security, residential security technology solutions), and proactively address security concerns to ensure employee safety.
• Provide transportation support to senior leaders, including coordinating fleet vehicle use and maintaining logistical requirements.
• Travel domestically in support of organizational leaders, ensuring security and operational needs are met; some international travel may be expected.
• Collaborate with executive assistants, facilities teams, and other partners to address security logistics and administrative support needs.

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license, if driving a company or customer‑owned vehicle.
• Minimum of four (4) years of military or law enforcement experience.
• Prior close protection and/or dignitary/executive protection experience.
• Understanding of security protocols, risk mitigation strategies, executive protection principles, and best practices.
• Knowledge of crisis management and decision‑making in high‑pressure situations.
• Ability to navigate interactions with senior leadership and C‑suite executives.
• Ability to operate independently and make sound judgments when protocols may not be in place.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Efficient communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate at all levels.
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills to respond to dynamic security and logistical challenges.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• College degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Services, or a related field of study.
• Advanced Life Support Certified.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) permit.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days.
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.