Armed Executive Protection Agent

Allied Universal•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services is seeking an Executive Protection Agent to support a client in Portland, Oregon. The role provides close protection to designated executives, personnel, and other authorized individuals while safeguarding client personnel, assets, and reputation. Agents may serve as protective agents, advance agents, or operational support agents and contribute to the coordination and delivery of Executive Protection Unit services. The agent assesses security threats, develops mitigation strategies, responds to dynamic situations, and supports emergency operations. The position also contributes to security planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and the development and improvement of security policies and programs. The successful candidate is expected to exercise sound judgment, discretion, integrity, situational awareness, and strong interpersonal skills while maintaining professionalism under pressure. This is a client-facing protective services position that may require overtime, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call availability, and domestic and international travel. Candidates must be flexible and prepared for extended hours and changing schedules based on operational requirements. Compensation is $47.25 per hour. Benefit eligibility and terms are subject to applicable plan documents and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
A minimum of 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 the coordination and delivery of Executive Protection Unit services.
Assess current and emerging security threats and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Observe, report, and intervene appropriately 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 continuous improvement of security policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Evaluate security environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support protective operations and reduce security risks.
Establish and maintain professional relationships that support security operations.
Manage assigned projects, programs, and operational responsibilities; prioritize competing tasks and meet security service requirements.
Communicate effectively with clients, executives, team members, and other stakeholders, including delivering briefings and explaining 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 sessions, team meetings, and operational reviews.
Comply with applicable laws, client requirements, and Allied Universal policies and procedures.