Global Executive Protection Specialist - Travel

Allied Universal; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid employee training and development

Job summary

Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services in Portland, OR, seeks an Executive Protection Agent to safeguard clients, assets, and reputation in a corporate setting.

Responsibilities include close protection, threat assessment, and incident reporting, with flexibility for overtime and travel. The role emphasizes discretion, leadership, and professional conduct in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of combined relevant experience in military service, corporate security, law enforcement, executive protection, or protective operations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Valid passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to legally possess and carry a firearm, with a valid concealed pistol license as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, trustworthiness, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as operationally required.
• Ability to maintain good credit standing, subject to applicable law and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection for designated executives, personnel, and other authorized individuals.
• Serve as a protective agent, advance agent, or operational support agent as assigned.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support protective operations and reduce security risks.
• Assess current and emerging security threats and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Observe, report, and intervene appropriately in situations that may threaten safety, security, assets, or reputation.
• Participate in emergency response operations and de-escalation.
• Conduct field interviews and contact persons of interest when authorized.
• Maintain a high level of physical readiness, situational awareness, and professional appearance.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Discretion and professionalism

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services in Portland, OR, seeks an Executive Protection Agent to safeguard clients, assets, and reputation in a corporate setting.

Responsibilities include close protection, threat assessment, and incident reporting, with flexibility for overtime and travel. The role emphasizes discretion, leadership, and professional conduct in dynamic environments.