Executive Protection Agent

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you with a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal® is hiring an Executive Protection Agent. The Executive Protection Agent is responsible for ensuring physical security and environmental safety across the assigned client's enterprise. This role takes a concierge-style approach to service delivery, prioritizing customer service as a key measure of success. The Executive Protection Agent will proactively assess risks, implement security measures, and provide tailored support to executives and key personnel while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and discretion.

Position Is:
Full Time

Salary: $125,000 / year

** 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; provide direction, 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 plan, 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 in situations where protocols may not be in place

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Efficient communication, interpersonal skills, and 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 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 our company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements

+ Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

+ Vacation time is 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,…