Armed Protective Services Agent

About the role

Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services is looking for a Protective Services Agent in New York to provide close protection to a designated Principal and, as assigned, other senior executives, high-risk personnel and their families. The role covers protective operations, security assessments, emergency response, executive travel, event security and investigative coordination, under the direction of the Director of Embedded Services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide protective escorts and close protection during travel and other activities, and review schedules and itineraries to flag risks.
• Conduct or coordinate advance reconnaissance of locations and contribute to personal security profiles and risk assessments.
• Take part in physical security programmes covering facilities, hotels, aircraft, events and transport.
• Respond to emergencies, provide basic first aid within training limits, and liaise with the client's Security Operations Center.
• Coordinate protective logistics with drivers, event hosts and other stakeholders, and assist with visits by dignitaries and heads of state.
• Gather information, preserve evidence and coordinate with the client's fraud and corruption investigation unit; act as a focal point for local law enforcement inquiries.
• Keep strict confidentiality on sensitive cases and give regular briefings to the Contract Manager and Headquarters Security.

Required profile

• At least three years of experience in law enforcement, military service, intelligence or a public or private security organisation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid New York State Armed Guard license, and a valid New York pistol permit and concealed-carry authorization where the assignment requires it.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, CPP or CPO designation, and experience with executive travel, event security or working with law enforcement and investigative teams.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication and report-writing.
• Risk assessment, sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, colleagues, law enforcement and other stakeholders.

What we offer

• Pay of $52.00 per hour.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, employer-provided life insurance and 401(k).
• Employee assistance programmes, paid holidays and flexible paid time off.