Protective Security Specialist

Arux Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 109,189,000 - 148,285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Job summary

Arux Group invites experienced Protective Security Specialists to join the Fossa Program, supporting executive protection for high-profile clients. The role requires armed security credentials, robust risk assessment, and the ability to operate across varied environments.

Expect irregular hours, travel, and strict confidentiality. We offer ongoing training, professional development, and a culture emphasizing integrity, tenacity, and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of security experience, with at least 3 years in an armed role.
• Prior executive protection or close protection experience.
• Valid state-issued armed security license (OR DPSST and/or WA DOL).
• Valid Concealed Handgun License for each operating state, or license with reciprocity.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Firearms qualification above OR DPSST/WA CJTC minimums.
• Pass a company-administered physical fitness assessment.
• Strong situational awareness and quick decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional demeanor.
• Attendance at quarterly in-house training through the Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protective details in close proximity to the principal.
• Provide secure transportation of clients and assets in a safe driving manner.
• Assess risk, identify threats, and implement protective measures.
• Patrol areas, verify IDs, and control access for authorized personnel.
• Monitor cameras and security systems for suspicious activity.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies; coordinate with law enforcement.
• Carry and employ firearms safely and responsibly.
• Administer first aid and trauma care as appropriate.
• Document incidents accurately and provide testimony when required.
• Deliver professional client service while enforcing security protocols.
• Protect sensitive client information and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Executive protection

Armed security

Situational awareness

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Self-discipline

Integrity & discretion

Physical fitness

Driving skills

Training attendance

Education

Law enforcement or military background

Job description

At Arux Group, we protect what matters most: our people, our property, and our community. We are looking for disciplined, highly trained protection professionals who can keep a principal safe in any environment, from a quiet dinner to a crowded venue to a vehicle on the move.

If you are an experienced protective specialist with sharp judgment, strong situational awareness, and the ability to deliver close protection in armed and unarmed settings, this is your opportunity to join the Fossa Program, our executive protection team.

What You Will Do

• Conduct protective details in close proximity to the principal.
• Provide secure transportation of clients and assets while operating a vehicle safely and defensively.
• Assess risk, identify threats, and put practical protective measures in place before problems develop.
• Patrol designated areas and control access points, verifying identification and admitting only authorized personnel.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and security systems to detect and respond to suspicious activity.
• Respond quickly to alarms, disturbances, and emergencies, and coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services when needed.
• Carry, maintain, and employ firearms safely and responsibly.
• Administer first aid and trauma care within your scope of practice.
• Document incidents and observations accurately and on time. Provide court testimony when required.
• Deliver professional client service while enforcing security protocols and company policy consistently.
• Protect sensitive client information with strict confidentiality.

Schedule

Irregular hours, travel, and changing environments come with the job. Details follow the principal's schedule, which can shift with little notice. We work to support work-life balance where possible while meeting client demands.

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of security experience, with at least 3 years in an armed role.
• Prior executive protection or close protection experience.
• Valid state-issued armed security license (OR DPSST and/or WA DOL).
• Valid Concealed Handgun License for each state where you operate, or a license with reciprocity.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with clean driving record.
• Firearms qualification above OR DPSST and WA CJTC minimums. Candidates below the company internal standard may be considered for unarmed assignments only until proficiency is met.
• Pass a company-administered physical fitness assessment.
• Strong situational awareness and the ability to make sound decisions quickly under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, composure, and professionalism with clients and high-profile principals.
• Proven trustworthiness, integrity, and discretion.
• Flexibility to handle irregular hours, travel, and unexpected changes.
• Attendance at quarterly in-house training through the Training Program.

A background in law enforcement or the military is strongly preferred. Formal executive protection, defensive tactics, advanced firearms, and medical training (First Aid/CPR/BLS, TCCC, TECC, TacMed) are highly valued.

Why Join Arux Group

Fossa is Arux Group's executive protection program. As a Protective Security Specialist, you will work close protection, executive driving, and mobile operations for clients who trust us with their safety. You will train alongside the best operators in the company and grow with a team that holds the highest standard.

Compensation

• $45/hour

We invest in our people with ongoing training, professional development, and a culture built on tenacity, integrity, innovation, and courage. Join a team where your skills and dedication directly contribute to client success and company growth.