Executive Protection Agent (Military/Law Enforcement Experience Preferred)
OPS Security Group · Akron, OH · 3 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform mobile and static protection solo or while working as part of a larger team
- Perform security driver duties in support of the Client
- Conduct advance work and report on gathered intelligence
- Liaise with local authorities when applicable emergency situations arise
- Maintain high levels of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Participate in company-provided training as well as continue their own professional development, advancing both hard and soft skills relevant to the position
- Delivering high-end customer service
- Responding to emergencies
- Deterring and preventing crime
- Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
- Investigating incidents
- Completing daily logs and incident reports
- Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
- Building and maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
- De-escalating conflicts
- Detaining suspects
- Monitoring CCTV cameras
- Performing other related duties as assigned
- Ensuring safety of principal and family members
- Conducting risk assessment and planning to minimize threats
- Establishing and maintaining secure environments
- Maintaining the security of the household and vehicles
- Using physical intervention as necessary
- Responding to medical emergencies
Skills/Qualifications
- Possess at least one of the following experience criteria: 4+ years of combat military / law enforcement / armed security experience
- Successful completion of a state or federal certified law enforcement training academy or recognized Executive Protection school
- Experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or armed security preferred
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Basic computer and phone skills (Email, Microsoft Office, Signal, WhatsApp, Life 360, etc.)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Ohio Private Security / OPOTA firearms certification (as required for armed duties)
- Conduct surveillance activities in support of protective operations
- Must be legally eligible to carry a firearm in the state of Ohio
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient time management skills
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent de-escalation skill
- Extensive use of force knowledge