Armed Protective Services Agent

Allied Universal • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services is seeking a Protective Services Agent to provide close protection to a designated Principal and, as assigned, other senior executives, high-risk personnel, and their families. Reporting under the direction of the Director of Embedded Services, the agent supports protective operations, security assessments, emergency response, executive travel, event security, and investigative coordination. The role involves proactive risk identification, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and responding to evolving security concerns while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The agent provides protective escorts and close protection during movements and travel; reviews schedules and itineraries; conducts or coordinates advance reconnaissance; contributes to personal security profiles and risk assessments; and supports physical security programs for corporate facilities, residences, hotels, aircraft, events, transportation, and special projects. The position also involves monitoring emerging threats, initiating emergency response actions, providing basic first aid within the scope of training and certification, maintaining communications with the client's Security Operations Center, coordinating protective logistics, and supporting visits and events involving senior leaders and dignitaries.

The agent may gather information, conduct fact-finding and authorized interviews, preserve evidence, coordinate with client investigative units and law enforcement, and provide briefings to the Contract Manager and Headquarters Security. Candidates are expected to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, situational awareness, and operational readiness in a dynamic security environment.

The position is located in New York, NY and pays $52.00 per hour. Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, employee life insurance, a 401(k) plan, employee assistance programs, paid holidays, flexible paid time off, and a collaborative professional team environment. Benefit eligibility and availability are subject to plan terms and company policies.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in law enforcement, military service, intelligence, or a public or private security organization.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid New York State Armed Guard License.
• Valid New York pistol permit and concealed-carry authorization, as applicable to the assignment and in accordance with current law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess security concerns, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, discretion, and respect for confidential information.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, colleagues, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare clear reports, provide briefings, and maintain accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Certified Protection Officer (CPO) designation.
• Experience supporting senior executives, high-profile individuals, or other clients requiring specialized protective services.
• Experience with security assessments, advance work, executive travel, event security, or emergency response.
• Experience coordinating with law enforcement agencies and investigative teams.
• Knowledge of physical security procedures, threat assessment, and protective operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective escorts and close protection for the Principal during movements, travel, and designated activities.
• Support protective services programs for the Principal, Managing Directors, Executive Board members, other high-risk personnel, and their families as assigned.
• Review daily schedules and travel itineraries, identify safety and security concerns, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Conduct or coordinate advance reconnaissance of planned locations, identify vulnerabilities, and implement countermeasures.
• Contribute to personal security profiles and risk assessments for individuals receiving protective services.
• Participate in physical security programs involving facilities, residences, hotels, aircraft, events, transportation, and special projects.
• Monitor developments and emerging threats, including terrorism, criminal activity, workplace violence, political instability, and civil unrest.
• Initiate appropriate emergency response actions during crises, emergencies, or threats to the Principal.
• Take proactive measures to reduce exposure to threats and respond effectively to incidents.
• Provide basic first aid and emergency medical support within the scope of training and certification.
• Maintain reliable communications with the client's Security Operations Center and designated support personnel.
• Coordinate protective logistics with client staff, drivers, event hosts, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in planning and executing visits involving dignitaries, heads of state, political leaders, and senior executives.
• Support planning and execution of small- to medium-sized events and official visits.
• Liaise with law enforcement, government officials, site hosts, and other relevant parties to support protective security objectives.
• Gather relevant information, conduct fact-finding, and preserve pertinent evidence in accordance with client procedures and applicable law.
• Coordinate with the client's fraud and corruption investigative unit on matters potentially involving staff.
• Serve as a focal point for local law enforcement inquiries involving potential criminal matters requiring a client response.
• Liaise with client investigative units, including INT and the Information Security Office, as appropriate.
• Conduct interviews with client employees, consultants, or contractors when assigned and authorized.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive cases, records, and investigative information.
• Provide regular briefings to the Contract Manager and Headquarters Security and obtain guidance when necessary.
• Assist in directing other security office personnel or functions during assigned inquiries, as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-provided employee life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Professional team environment focused on collaboration, service, and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed