Armed Executive Protection Agent

Allied Universal • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services is seeking an Executive Protection Agent to support a client in Portland, Oregon. The agent provides close protection to designated clients and authorized individuals while safeguarding personnel, assets, and reputation. The role involves assessing threats, responding to dynamic situations, and delivering professional service in a corporate environment. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, leadership, situational awareness, and the ability to de-escalate conflict while remaining professional under pressure.

The position may require overtime, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call availability, extended hours, and domestic and international travel. The work is a demanding, client-facing protective services role requiring flexibility, discretion, and personal accountability.

Compensation is $47.25 per hour. Allied Universal describes a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-provided life insurance; paid training and professional development; a 401(k) plan; employee assistance programs; paid holidays and flexible paid time off; travel opportunities; career advancement; and relocation opportunities. Benefit eligibility and terms are subject to plan documents and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3–5 years of combined relevant experience in military service, corporate security, law enforcement, executive protection, or protective operations.
• Extensive military, law enforcement, or corporate security experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Valid passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to legally possess and carry a firearm, with a valid concealed pistol license as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, trustworthiness, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as operationally required.
• Ability to maintain good credit standing, subject to applicable law and company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Special operations or specialized protective operations experience.
• Graduation from a reputable executive protection training program.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives, senior corporate leaders, or equivalent high-profile personnel.
• Experience in military special operations, specialized protective services, or advanced security operations.
• Advanced medical training or experience, such as EMT, paramedic, first responder, military medic, or Navy Corpsman.
• Experience preparing incident reports, threat assessments, and after-action reports.
• Knowledge of physical security systems, alarms, CCTV monitoring, computerized security systems, and technical security countermeasures.
• Familiarity with technology-based protective applications and security tools.
• Experience in leadership, team supervision, program management, or project coordination.
• Understanding of corporate culture and executive-level client service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong working knowledge of protective operations and risk mitigation principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection for designated executives, personnel, and other authorized individuals.
• Serve as a protective agent, advance agent, or operational support agent as assigned.
• Support coordination and delivery of Executive Protection Unit services.
• Assess current and emerging security threats and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Observe, report, and appropriately intervene in situations that may threaten client safety, security, assets, or reputation.
• Participate in emergency response operations, including verbal de-escalation, appropriate defensive tactics, authorized use of force, and emergency medical response.
• Conduct field interviews and contact persons of interest when authorized and appropriate.
• Maintain physical readiness, situational awareness, and a professional appearance.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of security policies, procedures, and safety programs.
• Evaluate security environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and maintain professional relationships that support protective operations.
• Manage assigned projects, programs, and operational responsibilities; prioritize tasks and meet security service requirements.
• Communicate with clients, executives, team members, and other stakeholders; deliver briefings on security requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare accurate, clear, and timely incident reports and after-action documentation.
• Safeguard confidential and sensitive information relating to Allied Universal and its clients.
• Participate in required training, team meetings, and operational reviews.
• Comply with applicable laws, client requirements, and company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance may be available.
• Employer-provided employee life insurance may be available.
• Paid employee training and professional development may be available.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan may be available.
• Employee assistance programs may be available.
• Paid holidays and flexible paid time off (PTO) may be available.
• Domestic and international travel opportunities.
• Career advancement and relocation opportunities.
• Professional team environment focused on collaboration and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level