Executive Protection Specialist — NYC Driving & Security

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is recruiting an Executive Protection Specialist in New York City to protect the CEO and select executives. The role blends close protection, secure driving, advance planning, and risk mitigation within a high-visibility financial services environment.

The position requires 5+ years in executive protection or related fields, a clean driving record, and flexibility for irregular hours and travel. Expect collaboration with Global Security and travel teams in a demanding setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or high-end private security.
• Protective driving experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide close-in, unarmed protection for the CEO during movements and engagements.
• Maintain constant situational awareness and 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 (within legal and policy constraints).
• 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 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

Threat assessment

Advance planning

Crisis management

Unarmed NY Guard Card

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

Protective intelligence platforms

Job description

Allied Universal is recruiting an Executive Protection Specialist in New York City to protect the CEO and select executives. The role blends close protection, secure driving, advance planning, and risk mitigation within a high-visibility financial services environment.

The position requires 5+ years in executive protection or related fields, a clean driving record, and flexibility for irregular hours and travel. Expect collaboration with Global Security and travel teams in a demanding setting.