Executive Protection Agent

Job Description 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.Position Is: Full TimeSalary: $125,000 / yearRESPONSIBILITIES: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 postureCoordinate 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 risksReview 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 safetyProvide transportation support to senior leaders, including coordinating fleet vehicle use and maintaining logistical requirementsTravel domestically in support of organizational leaders, ensuring security and operational needs are met; some international travel may be expectedCollaborate with executive assistants, facilities teams, and other partners to address security logistics and administrative support needs.QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):High school diploma or equivalentCurrent driver’s license, if driving a company or customer-owned vehicleMinimum of four (4) years of military or law enforcement experiencePrior close protection and/or dignitary/executive protection experienceUnderstanding of security protocols, risk mitigation strategies, executive protection principles, and best practicesKnowledge of crisis management and decision-making in high-pressure situationsAbility to navigate interactions with Senior leadership and C-suite ExecutivesAbility to operate independently and make sound judgments in situations where protocols may not be in placeStrong attention to detailEfficient communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate at all levelsProblem-solving and critical thinking skills to respond to dynamic, security, and logistical challengesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):College degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Services, or related field of studyAdvanced Life Support CertifiedCertified Protection Professional (CPP)Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) permitBENEFITS:Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insuranceEnrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirementsEight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal daysVacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.