ARMED EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT - WICHITA, KS

Contract | Wichita, KS, USA
posted 5 years ago

JOB DETAILS

Duties & Qualifications:

The Executive Protection Agent is tasked with conducting close protection for the client located in Wichita, KS. This role will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality support directly to the client and staff, as well as safeguarding client assets. Agents must be willing to work a 3 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule. Agents are expected to competently respond to any situation that may arise while supporting the client. We are looking for protection professionals with a high level of emotional intelligence.

Protective Agents are often directed to work overtime (OT), nights, holidays and weekends and often travel domestically and overseas. Applicants should be in good overall physical, mental and emotional condition, have a reputation as a team player and be willing to work long hours with ever-changing schedules.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to tactfully negotiate conflict and remain flexible is a must. Protective Agents must possess the ability to interact with all levels of corporation management, liaison internally and externally with a multitude of other departments and personnel. Strong oral communication and representational skills. Candidates must be able to brief, defend, persuade and instruct others on security requirements and policies. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and organizational skills and the ability to write in a clear and precise manner are also required.

  • Remain available or on-call for 24/7 operations
  • Act as Executive Protection Agent, advance agent, or support agent for security operations
  • Ensure the smooth operation of all services provided by the Executive Protection Unit
  • Develop and implement operational policies and procedures
  • Define, develop, implement and continually refine security and safety programs to provide reasonable protection of designated members of the Executive staff and Board of Directors from random or premeditated threats.
  • Manage and supervise projects, programs and operations
  • Contribute to the organizational goals of the Team
  • Evaluate the present and future security environment to better understand requirements, course of action development and mitigation strategies
  • Communicate with stakeholders regarding services and requirements of the organization
  • Coordinate with stakeholders regarding projects and services to help mitigate risk and/or impact to security operations
  • Initiate and maintain critical relationships inside and outside the organization to support security operations
  • Safeguard and maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding AS Solution North America and the client
  • Analyze and resolve problems in a timely manner
  • Observe, report, and/or intervene as appropriate regarding any situation that may compromise the safety and security of the client’s people, assets and/or reputation
  • Participate in emergency response actions to facilitate the protection of the client’s people, assets and reputation. This includes verbal de-escalation, use of non-lethal force, deadly force and appropriate medical treatment
  • Contacting persons of interest and conducting field interviews
  • Management of multiple assigned programs and projects
  • Prioritize workload to meet all security service requirements
  • Routine problem solving and tasking
  • Participate in training activities as required
  • Participate in Team meetings as required
  • Adhere to policies and procedures
  • Effectively work with/communicate with others
  • Ability to legally possess a firearm
  • Possess a valid concealed pistol license
  • Possess a valid driver's license
  • Possess a valid Passport
  • Maintain reliable transportation
  • Maintain good credit standing
  • Ability to obtain a valid first aid/CPR/AED certificate
  • Maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness

Job Requirements:

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree preferred. Be physically fit and possess a valid driver's license. Extensive military, corporate security or law enforcement experience, preferably in a military special operations branch, protective operations with a minimum of 3-5 years combined experience. Applicant should possess excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills, have high levels of integrity, and trustworthiness.

  • A graduate of a reputable executive protection training school desired
  • Experience and understanding of corporate culture
  • Extensive medial experience (EMT, First Responder, 18D, Paramedic, Navy Corpsman) desired
  • Experience with after action report writing
  • Kansas PI License with firearms attachment is required
  • Working knowledge of physical security systems, alarm/CCTV equipment and monitoring, computerized security hardware/software, and technical security countermeasures
  • Experience working with C-Suite level executives or equivalent Leadership and management experience desired
  • Experience working with C-Suite level executives or equivalent
  • Strong base knowledge in all facets of protective operations
  • Advanced understanding of technology-based protective applications
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
  • Will maintain a high level of physical fitness and personal appearance
  • Must successfully pass the Physical Fitness Test
  • Ability to work nights and weekends as required
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and passport

Compensation & Benefits:

$500 per day: based on experience, training and other related qualifications
We offer industry leading benefits, which are available to all full-time employee:

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

CITIZENSHIP

No Requirement Specified

JOB ROLES

  • CPO
  • Executive Protection
  • PSD Member



START LOCATION

Wichita, KS, USA

NUMBER OF PERSONNEL REQUIRED

1

REGION

North America

EXPIRATION

This job has now closed

DAILY RATE $500

REQUIREMENTS

  • Security Certification

    Close Protection Course

    State Security Guard Licence

    CCW permit

    Kansas PI Licence (with firearms attachment)

  • General Certification

    Weapons Handling Certification

    Clean Criminal Record

    Valid Passport

    Valid Driver's License

    Valid Military Discharge Document or DD214

    Degree

    IT Skills

    HR218

    Law Enforcement Background

    Special Forces Background

    5 year Employment History

    Physical Readiness

  • Medical Certification

    Medical Qualifications

    National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

    CPR/AED Professional Rescuer

    Other Medical

NOTES

$500 per day: based on experience, training and other related qualifications. Industry leading benefits available to all full-time employees: Medical/Dental/Vision Free employee life insurance Paid employee training and development 401K Employee assistance programs Paid holidays and flexible PTO (Paid Time Off) Domestic & international travel Career advancement & relocation opportunities Great company culture and work/life balance