Close Protection Specialist

AT-RISK International•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Without direction and in accordance with defined policies and procedures, the Personal Protection Specialist carries out personal protective service assignments to ensure the safety and protect from harm to senior executives, their families, and other VIPs. Has the experience to work as a Security Driver, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Event Security support. This is strictly an on-call, as needed/requested, and part-time position. The ideal candidate is licensed and experienced in multiple states.

Requirements

Demonstrates an ability to carry out instructions and work with limited supervision.
Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with executive security staff, clients, principal personnel, and a diverse population.
Demonstrates high ethical standards and honesty and a professional and pleasant demeanor.
Capable of interacting with contract security, event planners, vendors, law enforcement, and others as may be necessary for the completion of assigned duties.
Demonstrates an ability to follow direction, complete tasks as assigned, and provide sound judgment in the carrying out of protective details.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles, duties, and requirements of executive protection assignments.
Suitable candidate must have 5 years of related experience in security services, military or law enforcement or suitable equivalent education plus 2 years of experience specific to executive protection.
Must possess required state or municipal licensing to provide armed personal protection services - Florida, Texas, Washington, Tennessee, Virginia, and/or Las Vegas, Nevada.
Must possess a state issued driver’s license.
Must be CPR, First Aid, AED certified.
Job may require standing, sitting, moving for extended periods of time. Exposure to extreme environmental conditions occurs occasionally. Individual may be required to travel. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those who have completed an Executive Protection training academy.

Responsibilities

Carries out personal protection assignments in accordance with defined policies and procedures.
Duties of assignments may include static post coverage and response to crisis, planning for protective operations, administration, security advances, physical security escorts, coordination of ground transportation, medical assistance, and security driver duties.
As assigned, carries out tasks associated with advanced planning for visits by VIPs, including elements related to threat assessments, transportation planning, and medical or safety.
Helps to identify threats to individuals and coordinates with leadership to take necessary countermeasures to ensure safety of principal personnel.
Participates in special event planning meetings and prepares security plans for events
Provides necessary security support for special events
As assigned, coordinates with local security, law enforcement, or others to assess the safety of areas prior to the arrival of protectee(s).
Support investigative activities associated with persons or groups of concern impacting protected persons and the organization
Collaborate with protective intelligence functions to coordinate investigative efforts
Engage with threat assessors as necessary
Submit timesheets and expense reports in a timely fashion
Complete all assigned administrative duties as requested
Attend all required initial and retraining programs as required
Maintain necessary licenses as required
Other duties as assigned