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 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.

Full Time

Salary $115,000.08

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 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 and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to respond to dynamic and 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 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 relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.