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Company Overview:

Elevate your security career with Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services, a global leader in security and threat mitigation. We specialize in risk consulting, executive protection, intelligence, investigations, and emergency response, offering exciting career opportunities for professionals passionate about security and safety. Join our innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles, such as executive protection agents, intelligence analysts, armed security operatives, x-ray screeners, and security consultants.

The Executive Protection Agent/Driver is primarily responsible for the safety and welfare of their designated principal(s). This includes all aspects of close protection as well as taking every reasonable opportunity to provide services in a way that makes them feel safe, happy and productive. The Agent will be driving the Principal 3 or more days during the week.

The Executive Protection Agent/Driver is tasked with:

• Keeping the principal(s) safe by providing close protection per defined parameters provided by the appropriate authority.
• Ensuring that the principal(s) are happy by providing exceptional service by being personable, professional, proactive and responsive to the best of their ability.
• Ensuring that the principal(s) are productive by communicating, planning, and executing security operations in a way that enables them to do more.
• Driving the Principal 3 or more days a week to various locations as needed.
• Understanding and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and relationships with all stakeholders.
• Establishing trust and confidence with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrating excellent team-ability (collaboration, communication, cooperation, etc.) in a cross-functional work environment.
• Communicating (written and verbal) in a clear and concise manner using assigned equipment (i.e., radio, cellular phone, computer, etc.) with all stakeholders.
• Gathering and assessing information (sometimes under duress) while exercising sound judgement, logic and reasoning in the decision-making process, and escalating issues appropriately to appropriate stakeholders.
• Working in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Adapting to changing operational requirements as directed by stakeholders.
• Multi-tasking, prioritizing and completing tasks in an organized, efficient and effective manner.
• Providing deliverables to stakeholders in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Safeguarding and maintaining highly sensitive and confidential information of Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, the client and/or principal.
• Providing and receiving constructive feedback for improvement of team operations.
• Safeguarding individuals and property from all forms of security and safety hazards.
• Operating company and/or client vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
• Transporting the principal(s) in designated vehicles in a safe, professional and efficient manner.
• Traveling (domestically and internationally) as needed in support of protective operations.
• Conducting advances and documenting them for dissemination to stakeholders.
• Being physically and mentally capable of utilizing legal and appropriate physical response options.
• Responding to alarms/fire/panic calls immediately, and promptly securing the safety and security of human life and physical property.
• Communicating with first responders and stakeholders to coordinate and provide support in the event of an emergency.
• Providing appropriate medical treatment as necessary.
• Conducting thorough investigations and preparing written documentation regarding non-routine incidents with reports, pictures and witness statements.
• Successfully completing annual and sustainment training requirements.
• Demonstrating proficiency, proper care of, and accountability of required equipment.
• Providing regular and consistent communication regarding and issues with employment, payroll, benefits, and paid time off (PTO) with appropriate stakeholders.
• The ability to work irregular or extended hours with an ever-changing schedule. Typical schedules include overtime, nights, holidays and weekends on a regular basis. 
• Maintaining a professional and/or appropriate personal appearance.
• Performing other duties as assigned

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The Executive Protection Agent must have:

• Experience and training in evasive driving from law enforcement, military - or reputable training institution.
• Experience and understanding of corporate culture.
• California Guard Card, Exposed Firearm and CCW are required
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• CPR Certification
• The ability to obtain required state licensing, certifications and permits as needed.

The Executive Protection Agent/Driver must have:

• Relevant security and/or close protection experience to include government, law enforcement, military and/or private security.
• A strong base of knowledge in all facets of protective operations.
• Drive, resiliency, adaptability, humility, integrity, effective intelligence, team-ability, curiosity and emotional strength
• Strong written and verbal communication and emotional intelligence skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
• The ability to pass background screening requirements
• Valid driver's license
• Training from a reputable driving course
• Executive Protection experience for 3 years or more
• Reliable transportation (as required)
• The ability to obtain a passport for international travel
• The ability to be insurable under the company motor vehicle insurance policy
• Good credit history
• Current CPR / AED certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) Adult & Infant
• The ability to obtain required state security guard licensing, certifications, and permits for their regular work location(s) within 30 days of employment.
• The ability to legally possess a firearm

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Continued Education
• Foreign language ability
• Law Enforcement: Task Force, SWAT, SRT
• Military Special Operations
• High Threat Security Operations
• Relevant instructor credentials
• Executive Protection / Close Protection training
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Tactical Medicine (TCCC / TECC) training
• Defensive Handgun / Concealed Carry training
• Defensive Tactics / Martial Arts training
• Driver training
• Covert Protection training
• Residential Security training
• Active Threat training

Benefits:

$72.12 per hour

Pay is based on experience and training.

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Free employee life insurance
• Paid employee training and development
• 401K
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Great company culture and work/life balance

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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