Armed Protective Counter Surveillance – New York City

Silent Professionals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 159,592 - 209,407; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company seeks an Armed Protective Counter Surveillance Agent in New York City for immediate hire. The role involves protecting a high-net-worth client through advanced surveillance techniques and requires extensive experience in security and executive protection. The position may develop into a long-term engagement for the right candidate, making it highly competitive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Protection Agent.
• Must possess a clean driving record and be drug-free.
• Natively fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protective counter surveillance before client arrival and react to threats.
• Coordinate with venue management prior to the client's arrival.
• Maintain a professional appearance and blend into various environments.

Skills

Professionalism

Physical fitness

Proactiveness

Job description

Armed Protective Counter Surveillance – New York City

JOB LOCATION: New York City
START DATE: IMMEDIATE FILL
PAY: $1,000/day + expenses

Client is an ultra-high net worth individual who is in need of an Armed Protective Counter Surveillance Agent at a venue in New York City. This is a short-term assignment but may evolve into a long-term position for the right candidate. Ideal candidate has both prior military and law enforcement experience with appropriate licenses to provide armed security within NYC . Read all minimum and preferred qualifications before applying. This is a highly-competitive position.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Advance venue location, building, and coordinate with building manager or director of security in advance of client arrival.
– Client will be at venue for 9-10 hours per day, maybe longer. Agent should provide protective counter surveillance prior to the client’s arrival each day.
– Provide protective counter surveillance to identify physical or surveillance threats against client.
– Counter surveillance will be conducted from both mobile and static positions.
– React to threats to protect client in accordance with employer guidelines.
– While client is at place of business counter surveillance will continue to identify if threats are tracking client with eyes on client within the venue.
– Must have proper dress attire and able to blend into any environment with various outfits from workout gear, casual, and business casual all at a moment’s notice.
– Agent must have pistol, low pro armor, and first aid medical equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

– Live in NYC or have prior executive protection experience in NYC– Possess a MINIMUM of 5 years of experience as an Executive Protection Agent
– Candidates must either be LEOSA (H.R. 218) qualified -OR- possess a New York State-IssuedArmed Guard Registration Card– Possess a current US Passport
– Valid US driver’s license with a clean driving record
– Must be able to pass a background check (no misdemeanors, felonies or other criminal charges)
– Must be smoke and drug free
– Proactive, high-degree of professionalism, responsibility and maturity
– Natively fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing, comprehension)
– Physically fit / maintain a clean and sharp appearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

– Currently reside in NYC
– Former Federal LE a plus
– Former US Military SOF or combat arms MOS with surveillance backgrounds or training a plus– First aid certified (BLS/ AED)

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