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Executive Protection Agent

**Allied Universal® is hiring an Executive Protection Agent. The Executive Protection Agent is responsible for ensuring physical security and environmental safety across the 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.**

**Employment Type: Full Time**

**Salary $115,008 per year**

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ 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 posture

+ Coordinate 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 risks

+ Review 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 safety

+ Provide transportation support to senior leaders, including coordinating fleet vehicle use and maintaining logistical requirements

+ Travel domestically in support of organizational leaders, ensuring security and operational needs are met; some international travel may be expected

+ Collaborate with executive assistants, facilities teams, and other partners to address security logistics and administrative support needs.

**QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):**

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Current driver’s license, if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle

+ Minimum of four (4) years military or law enforcement experience

+ Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

+ Prior close protection and/or dignitary/executive protection experience

+ Understanding of security protocols, risk mitigation strategies, executive protection principles, and best practices

+ Knowledge of crisis management and decision-making In high pressure situations

+ Ability to navigate interactions with Senior leadership and C-suite Executives

+ Ability to operate independently and make sound judgments In situations where protocols may not be in place

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Efficient communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels

+ Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to respond to dynamic and security and logistical challenges

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):**

+ College degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Services, or related field of study

+ Advanced Life Support Certified

+ Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

+ Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) permit

**Job ID:** 2026-1588389

**Location:** United States-Virginia-Arlington

**Job Category:** Account Manager, Management


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