Executive Protection Senior Special Agent

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The Executive Protection Senior Special Agent (EPSSA) is responsible for providing the physical protection and security of the Company's most senior leaders by monitoring their business agendas, travel itineraries and event attendance. This role demands the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and security expertise in providing physical protection and logistical support to high-profile business executives, political figures, and other individuals at risk. The EPSSA will be responsible for safeguarding clients’ safety, privacy, and well-being in a variety of dynamic environments while maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Although the EPSSA will perform executive protection duties, there are numerous administrative responsibilities. The EPSSA also manages oversight of corporate events, participate in security staffing of those events, maintaining strong relationships with corporate event staff, liaison and connectivity with all internal Global Security personnel.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Focus: Ensure the safety, security, and privacy of senior executives by providing tailored protection services that meet individual needs and circumstances.
• Surveillance and Monitoring: Actively monitor people, properties, public events, and travel routes for potential threats, using advanced technology and situational awareness to detect and assess risks.
• Access Control: Implement and enforce strict access control protocols, screening visitors, controlling entry points, and managing security perimeters to prevent unauthorized access.
• Physical Protection: Provide close personal protection during domestic and international travel, public appearances, and private events. Escort senior executives in possible elevated-risk environments, ensuring constant vigilance and readiness to respond to any threats.
• Threat Assessment and Mitigation: Continuously assess risks, identify potential threats, measured responses. Proactively intervene in situations that may pose a security concern.
• Emergency Response: Be prepared to act decisively in emergency situations, responding quickly and effectively to security breaches, medical emergencies, or any event requiring immediate action.
• Discreet Operations: Maintain a low profile and operate with the utmost discretion, ensuring that privacy is respected while providing top-tier protection.
• Logistical Support: Coordinate and manage logistical elements of movement, including travel arrangements, secure transportation, and event security, ensuring all aspects of security are covered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Experience: 7+ years of prior experience in law enforcement, military, or executive protection. Experience with high-net-worth individuals or public figures.
• Physical Fitness: Exceptional physical fitness and the ability to pass a rigorous physical standard. The role requires stamina, strength, and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Observation Skills: Acute attention to detail and the ability to identify potential threats, even in crowded or chaotic environments. Must be capable of maintaining situational awareness at all times.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with team members, law enforcement, and other stakeholders. Ability to articulate security protocols and make critical decisions clearly.
• Decision-Making Ability: Excellent judgment and the ability to make quick, sound decisions under high-pressure situations. Ability to assess risk and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.
• Training and Certifications: Advanced training in executive protection (e.g., EP courses, defensive driving, firearms training) from a recognized institution is required. Additional certifications in CPR/first aid, medical response, and crisis management are preferred.
• Background and Integrity: Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including unannounced drug screening, periodic criminal history check, and credit report review. A demonstrated history of integrity, discretion, and professionalism is essential.
• Flexibility: Ability to travel frequently, including domestic and international locations, and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. On-call 24/7/365.
• Professionalism and Discretion: Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion, especially in sensitive situations. A strong ethical compass and ability to represent our company in a professional manner at all times.
• Must obtain a New York State armed guard license and a HR218 retired LEO, federal carry pistol permit.
• Must be qualified for a TSA/ASO certification. Corporate support for this certification is available.
• Graduate from an accredited recognized Law Enforcement Academy with extensive experience in executive protection. Example: US Secret Service (USSS); Department of State Security (DSS); FBI; NYPD Intelligence; etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in dynamic, high-risk situations.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a proactive team player.
• Capacity to stay calm and composed in high-stress or emergency scenarios.
• Ability to build strong, trust-based relationships.
• Possess a US Passport.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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