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 $105,000.00
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.