Executive Protection Specialist - Armed & Discreet (NYC)

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist in New York City to protect the CEO and executives, coordinate secure transport, and work within a high-visibility financial services environment.

The role includes close protection, secure driving in the NYC Metro Area, advance planning, and risk assessment; it requires discretion, strong judgment, and the ability to work irregular hours, including travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or high-end private security.
• Demonstrated experience in protective driving in dense urban environments (NYC Metro Area preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; advanced driving certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NYC Metro Area geography, traffic patterns, and security considerations.
• Ability to work flexible, irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel.
• Exceptional judgment, situational awareness, and interpersonal skills.
• Unarmed NY Guard Card (required)

Responsibilities

• Provide close-in, unarmed protection for the CEO during all movements and engagements
• Maintain constant situational awareness and proactively identify risks, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity
• Conduct protective intelligence and threat assessments in coordination with Global Security
• Apply de-escalation techniques and conflict avoidance strategies as primary response methods
• Serve as primary driver for CEO in NYC Metro Area and surrounding areas, and other locations where the CEO travels
• Plan and execute secure routes, accounting for traffic, protests, events, and emerging risks
• Perform vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are maintained in safe, discreet, executive-ready condition
• Execute evasive or defensive driving techniques when required
• Conduct advance site assessments for meetings, events, and travel destinations
• Coordinate logistics with OCEO staff, Executive Assistants, aviation teams, hotels, and venue security
• Support domestic and international travel, including airport procedures and ground transportation coordination
• Review and maintain protective intelligence briefs
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding executive movements, business activities, and personal information
• Present a professional, low-profile demeanor consistent with Client culture
• Document incidents, daily activity reports, and after-action reviews
• Ensure compliance with all local laws, corporate policies, and licensing requirements

Skills

Executive protection

Protective driving

Situational awareness

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Unarmed NY Guard Card

Education

University degree preferred

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist in New York City to protect the CEO and executives, coordinate secure transport, and work within a high-visibility financial services environment.

The role includes close protection, secure driving in the NYC Metro Area, advance planning, and risk assessment; it requires discretion, strong judgment, and the ability to work irregular hours, including travel.