Executive Protection Agent

Allied Universal • New York, NY

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About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you with 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license, if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle
• Minimum of four (4) years of 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, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate at all levels
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to respond to dynamic, security, and logistical challenges

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

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 is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees