Executive Protection Agents

Allied Universal•Thousand Oaks, CA

4d•$60•Onsite

About The Position

Our risk and consulting group, under Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services is hiring for an Executive Protection Agent. Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services is a leading global security services provider and innovator, specializing in executive protection services for corporations. When you join our team, you’ll join more than 60 years of experience protecting peace of mind. Each and every one of our employees is committed to serving, securing and caring for the people and businesses in our communities. The Executive Protection Agent is tasked with conducting close protection for a client located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This role will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality support directly to the client and staff, as well as safeguarding client assets. Executive Protection Agents are expected to competently respond to any situation that may arise while supporting the client. We are looking for protection professionals with a high level of emotional intelligence. Must have a valid CA CCW, BSIS Armed Guard Card, Passport and clean driving record. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week with potential for overtime and travel as needed. Protective Agents are often directed to work overtime (OT), nights, holidays and weekends and often travel domestically and overseas. Applicants should be in good overall physical, mental and emotional condition, have a reputation as a team player and be willing to work long hours with ever-changing schedules. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to tactfully negotiate conflict and remain flexible is a must. Protective Agents must possess the ability to interact with all levels of corporation management, liaison internally and externally with a multitude of other departments and personnel. Strong oral communication and representational skills. Candidates must be able to brief, defend, persuade and instruct others on security requirements and policies. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and organizational skills and the ability to write in a clear and precise manner are also required. Remain available or on-call for 24/7 operations Act as Executive Protection Agent, advance agent, or support agent for security operations Ensure the smooth operation of all services provided by the Executive Protection Unit Develop and implement operational policies and procedures Define, develop, implement and continually refine security and safety programs to provide reasonable protection of designated members of the Executive staff and Board of Directors from random or premeditated threats. Manage and supervise projects, programs and operations Contribute to the organizational goals of the Team Evaluate the present and future security environment to better understand requirements, course of action development and mitigation strategies Communicate with stakeholders regarding services and requirements of the organization Coordinate with stakeholders regarding projects and services to help mitigate risk and/or impact to security operations Initiate and maintain critical relationships inside and outside the organization to support security operations Safeguard and maintain sensitive information regarding Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services and the client Analyze and resolve problems in a timely manner Observe, report, and/or intervene as appropriate regarding any situation that may compromise the safety and security of the client’s people, assets and/or reputation Participate in emergency response actions to facilitate the protection of the client’s people, assets and reputation. This includes verbal deescalation, use of non-lethal force, deadly force and appropriate medical treatment Contacting persons of interest and conducting field interviews Management of multiple assigned programs and projects Prioritize workload to meet all security service requirements Routine problem solving and tasking Participate in training activities as required Participate in Team meetings as required Adhere to the client’s and Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services policies and procedures Effectively work with/communicate with others Ability to legally possess a firearm Possess a valid concealed pistol license Possess a valid driver's license Possess a valid Passport Maintain reliable transportation Maintain good credit standing Ability to obtain a valid first aid/CPR/AED certificate Maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness

Requirements

Must have a valid CA CCW, BSIS Armed Guard Card, Passport and clean driving record.
Applicants should be in good overall physical, mental and emotional condition, have a reputation as a team player and be willing to work long hours with ever-changing schedules.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to tactfully negotiate conflict and remain flexible is a must.
Protective Agents must possess the ability to interact with all levels of corporation management, liaison internally and externally with a multitude of other departments and personnel.
Strong oral communication and representational skills.
Candidates must be able to brief, defend, persuade and instruct others on security requirements and policies.
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and organizational skills and the ability to write in a clear and precise manner are also required.

Nice To Haves

A graduate of a reputable executive protection training school desired
Experience and understanding of corporate culture
Extensive medial experience (EMT, First Responder, 18D, Paramedic, Navy Corpsman) desired
Experience with after action report writing
Working knowledge of physical security systems, alarm/CCTV equipment and monitoring, computerized security hardware/software, and technical security countermeasures
Experience working with C-Suite level executives or equivalent
Leadership and management experience desired
Experience working with C-Suite level executives or equivalent
Strong base knowledge in all facets of protective operations
Advanced understanding of technology-based protective applications
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
Will maintain a high level of physical fitness and personal appearance
Ability to work nights and weekends as required
Possess a valid driver’s license and passport

Responsibilities

Remain available or on-call for 24/7 operations
Act as Executive Protection Agent, advance agent, or support agent for security operations
Ensure the smooth operation of all services provided by the Executive Protection Unit
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures
Define, develop, implement and continually refine security and safety programs to provide reasonable protection of designated members of the Executive staff and Board of Directors from random or premeditated threats.
Manage and supervise projects, programs and operations
Contribute to the organizational goals of the Team
Evaluate the present and future security environment to better understand requirements, course of action development and mitigation strategies
Communicate with stakeholders regarding services and requirements of the organization
Coordinate with stakeholders regarding projects and services to help mitigate risk and/or impact to security operations
Initiate and maintain critical relationships inside and outside the organization to support security operations
Safeguard and maintain sensitive information regarding Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services and the client
Analyze and resolve problems in a timely manner
Observe, report, and/or intervene as appropriate regarding any situation that may compromise the safety and security of the client’s people, assets and/or reputation
Participate in emergency response actions to facilitate the protection of the client’s people, assets and reputation. This includes verbal deescalation, use of non-lethal force, deadly force and appropriate medical treatment
Contacting persons of interest and conducting field interviews
Management of multiple assigned programs and projects
Prioritize workload to meet all security service requirements
Routine problem solving and tasking
Participate in training activities as required
Participate in Team meetings as required
Adhere to the client’s and Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services policies and procedures
Effectively work with/communicate with others
Ability to legally possess a firearm
Possess a valid concealed pistol license
Possess a valid driver's license
Possess a valid Passport
Maintain reliable transportation
Maintain good credit standing
Ability to obtain a valid first aid/CPR/AED certificate
Maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness