Jan 25, 2021

Executive Protection Specialist , USA

Employer: Eagle Security
Location: Northern Virginia, VA - USA

To support our efforts in ensuring a safe and secure environment for our clients by performing armed executive protection, mobile patrol, and counter surveillance activities. This position involves complying with all concealed carry and private security regulations of the VA, MD, and DC departments of criminal justice services.
General Responsibilities & Duties: 
Providing executive protection services for the client and family members
Assessing threats and making recommendations for improving security procedures and the security of the client’s environment
Identifying and reporting, verbally and in writing, any anomalies and/or suspicious activities in the vicinity of the client site and along travel routes that could potentially constitute a threat
Conducting counter surveillance activities in the vicinity of the client site and along travel routes
Providing vehicular escort services to the client and family members
Serving as a backup to Static Officers as the mission dictates
Acting as an on-duty liaison to local law enforcement and emergency medical and fire officials as needed
Conducting routine advances
Complying with all security regulations
Performing other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:  
High School Diploma or GED
At least 3 years practical security experience (military, law enforcement, intelligence, private security)
EMT experience may be substituted for 1 year of practical experience
Valid Driver’s License
Possess (or have the ability to obtain) an Armed Security Officer Certification in accordance with Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), a Maryland Armed Security Guard Permit, and a license to carry a concealed handgun in the District of Columbia
Have the legal right to work in the United States
Fluent in English
Ability to pass a background check, physical endurance and agility test, psychological exam, and other assessments as required
Ability to effectively communicate security-related concepts/concerns to all levels of personnel
General knowledge of relevant laws and regulations that govern the protection of information security and physical assets
Proven ability to apply sound judgment and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication (both written and oral) skills
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel and familiarity with the Apple/Mac Operating System
Ability to meet the established physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Preferred Qualifications: 
Close protection or executive protection experience in a dignitary or diplomatic environment
EMT experience
Private sector experience
Certified hazardous material response training experience

Physical Demands :  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Ability to independently be exposed to outside weather conditions including cold temperatures below 32 degrees for more than one hour at a time and extreme hot temperatures above 100 degrees for more than one hour at a time
Ability to independently be subject to vibration and hazards; including a variety of physical conditions such as the proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, heights and exposure to high heat and chemicals
Ability to independently be subject to atmospheric conditions, including, but not limited to, fumes, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation
Ability to independently exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Ability to independently lift 50 pounds when required by work assignment
Ability to independently ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
Ability to independently reach, twist and bend
Ability to independently maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces
Ability to independently stoop, bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
Ability to independently kneel; bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
Ability to independently crouch, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
Ability to independently reach, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Ability to independently stand for sustained periods of time
Ability to independently walk; moving about on foot to accomplish tasks
Ability to independently push; using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward
Ability to independently pull; using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
Ability to independently lift, raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position
Ability to independently pick, pinch, type or otherwise work, primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling
Ability to independently grasp, applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Ability to independently speak; expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly
Ability to independently hear; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts
Ability to independently execute repetitive motions; substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Ability to independently execute visual acuity; color, depth perception and field of vision to include measurement devices for close inspection and analysis
Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time

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