Armed Executive Protection Agent

Elevate your security career with Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, a global leader in security and threat mitigation. We specialize in risk consulting, executive protection, intelligence, investigations, and emergency response, offering exciting career opportunities for professionals passionate about security and safety. Join our diverse, inclusive, and innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles, such as executive protection agents, intelligence analysts, armed security operatives, x-ray screeners, and security consultants. Enjoy comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and exclusive perks.

The Armed Executive Protection Agent is responsible for the safety and welfare of the assigned principal(s). Agents are expected to competently respond to any situation that may arise while supporting the client. We are looking for professionals with a high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. This is a full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday position with the options for nights and weekends when needed based on the Client’s schedule/needs.

Responsibilities:

• Keeping the principal(s) safe by providing close protection
• Working in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Multi-tasking, prioritizing and completing tasks in an organized, efficient and effective manner.
• Safeguarding and maintaining highly sensitive and confidential information of Allied Universal® Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, the client and/or principal.
• Safeguarding individuals and property from all forms of security and safety hazards.
• Transporting the principal(s) in designated vehicles in a safe, professional and efficient manner.
• Traveling (domestically and internationally) in support of protective operations.
• The ability to work irregular or extended hours with an ever-changing schedule. Typical schedules include overtime, nights, holidays and weekends on a regular basis.
• Conduct threat assessments of domestic and international locations.
• Participate in the planning of Client events to ensure a safe and secure venue.
• Provide special security arrangements for events involving Client Principals.
• Coordinate with third party protective details, as necessary.
• Liaise with the Client, and their support staff, to address and mitigate security concerns.
• Conduct security advances and coordinate protective services for Client principals.
• Respond to incidents involving suspicious packages, protestors, media and the public.
• Observe and report any event that may have an impact on operations; prepare reports that detail incident findings; provide all incident findings to Client.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time executive protection experience in a dynamic program (embedded program experience preferred)
• Relevant security and/or close protection experience to include government, law enforcement, military and/or private security.
• Law enforcement (Task Force, SWAT, SRT), military Special Operations, and/or High Threat Security operations is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Texas Level 4 Armed Guard Card, CPR certification and the ability to obtain additional licenses/certifications as needed.
• Advanced medical training is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay is $37.50 per hour

Benefits are offered to full-time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Free employee life insurance
• Paid employee training and development
• 401K
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Great company culture and work/life balance

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

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