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VIP PROTECTION SPECIALIST, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA, USA

Full time | Los Angeles County, CA, USA
posted 4 years ago

JOB DETAILS

Dynamic security firm innovating threat assessment. 

Our mission aims to protect and enhance the lives of those we serve. From media figures and transnational corporations to universities and women’s shelters, we stand on the front line of the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

Applicants must be qualified to work in the USA without restriction. We are an equal opportunity employer.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated exceptional results in a client-service role; professional and positive communication style.
  • Ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
  • Exercises sound operational judgment, as well as flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.
  • Drug and nicotine-free; associates are required to participate in ongoing drug and nicotine screenings for the duration of their employment.
  • Physically fit; candidates must at least meet minimum physical requirements to be considered for this opening.  
  • Must be able to pass our pre-employment background investigation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in the military, specifically conducting PSD operations with government officials and VIPs.  Veterans who held military occupational specialties, including Marine Security Guard, Military Police Officer, FAST, and Infantry, are strongly desired.  
  • Working knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
  • Previous estate security experience, including remote monitoring, access control, physical security, emergency response, as well as security protocol implementation.
  • Prior training in Emergency Medicine, defensive tactics and arresting techniques, and tactical firearms.
  • Possesses a LEOSA/HR218 Permit

Responsibilities & Expectations

PSD Agents advise at-risk public figure clients and protect them where they’re needed most – at their homes, offices, and during travel.  Agents manage the security operations from a dispatch command center to create a localized point for analyzing security challenges and disseminating information.

Agents are responsible for enhancing safety and security by remaining alert at all times.  They also play a crucial role in adding comfort and convenience to the lives of those they serve. 

Residential Security

  • Serve as primary center point for disseminating information regarding security-related incidents on the property, as well as in the field.
  • Coordinate contingency plans and emergency medical response for security incidents at the residence and in the field.
  • Implement security and access control procedures to ensure safety on the property.
  • Systemically monitor early-warning detection systems, security alarms, and cameras to identify and resolve security risks.
  • Control access to the properties by maintaining entry logs, as well as granting admittance to on-site guests.
  • Conduct security and threat assessment audits of the property and make recommendations for improvement security measures on-site.
  • Assist clients with low- to mid-level concerns, including but not limited to scheduling and property management to add convenience and bolster privacy.

Executive Protection & Protective Services

  • Provide executive protection and logistics support, as needed, when the client travels both domestically and abroad.
  • Securely transport assets and people, when needed.

Physical Readiness

  • As a function of the mobile security unit, must be able to maintain physical readiness to respond to an attack or hazard at all times.
  • Maintain physicality to stand on your feet for several hours without a break, provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, as well as maintain long schedules in the field.

Employee Benefits:

  • Long-Term Opportunities. We encourage our associates to develop and deploy their strengths. 
  • Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401-K Retirement Plan.
  • Company Perks. We offer our associates gym and massage allowances, as well as corporate discount memberships.
  • Nicotine-Free. We are *-proud to be a nicotine-free workforce.

Other:

If you possess any of the following - please include details in your application 

LEOSA or other gun licence (please include issuing State and type)

Please let us know if you have previously served in the police or military (if in the military, what kind of discharge did you receive?)

We may have openings in other areas - so please let us know if you are willing to relocate. 


 

CITIZENSHIP

No Requirement Specified

JOB ROLES

  • Close Protection
  • CPO
  • Executive Protection
  • Executive Response Team
  • Protective Security Officer
  • PSD Member
  • PSO
  • Residential Security Team
  • RST
  • Security Analyst
  • Surveillance Consultant



START LOCATION

Los Angeles County, CA, USA

NUMBER OF PERSONNEL REQUIRED

1

REGION

North America

EXPIRATION

This job has now closed

Rate on Application

REQUIREMENTS

  • Security Certification

    Close Protection Course

    State Security Guard Licence

    LEOSA

  • General Certification

    Weapons Handling Certification

    Clean Criminal Record

    Drug and Alcohol Medical Clearance

    Valid Passport

    Valid Driver's License

    Valid Military Discharge Document or DD214

    Other General

    Degree

    IT Skills

    HR218

    Law Enforcement Background

    High School Diploma or equiv

    5 year Employment History

    Physical Readiness

    Direct Client Facing/Client Service Experience

  • Medical Certification

    Medical Qualifications

    CPR/AED Professional Rescuer

    CPR

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