Job Description

To join our expanding team, Polaris seeks an experienced Executive Protection Agent with expertise in travel security and protection protocols. The role would support all protection initiatives, critical incidents, crisis management updates/communications, and any administrative tasks associated with protecting the Agent’s assigned Principal.

The ideal candidate maintains careful attention to detail, thrives in a team and high-pressure environments, and functions as an effective, consistent communicator to deliver critical Client updates professionally, accurately, and on time.

The salary will be commensurate with your experience and ranges from $130,000 to $145,000 annually . Polaris offers its employees opportunities for significant growth.

YOUR ROLE

As an Armed Executive Protection Agent , you would be responsible for the physical security of any assigned Principal(s) or corporate executive(s) in the Greenwich, CT, and NYC areas. You would be responsible for all the following:

· Oversee the timely and effective execution of protective initiatives and secure travel for the Principal assigned to them, including situationally aware security-trained driving.

· Maintain a discreet yet alert profile while on duty, with careful attention to detail on daily activities.

· During static or travel/mobile protection support of the Principal, secure the premises where the protectee is, ensuring the safety and well-being of the protectee while maintaining a hospitable atmosphere and professional/personable demeanor with the protectee.

· When appropriate, conduct physical security advances for specific events or investigate suspicious individuals or behaviors, responding to any potential threats in a de-escalating manner, per Polaris’ and the Client’s protocols.

· Coordinate with corporate security, vendors, or third parties to plan security for special events and, as necessary, create/enhance security protocols for special events or security initiatives. 

Required Qualifications:

• Requisite physical protection and security driver training via prior law enforcement or military experience, with corporate security experience.
• Consistently maintain exceptional professionalism, punctuality, careful attention to detail on scheduling/duties, and the physical stature and mental acuity to fulfill the functions of the role.
• An active security guard license to work armed in CT is required for this position.
• Corporate client coordination or customer service experience, including the ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to maintain composure and execute rapid, professional decisions. The candidate must have a proven record of exercising sound judgment in challenging environments wherein their Protectee may face active or evolving threats.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional medical or security certifications, like ASO status or AED and CPR certifications.
• Experience protecting high-profile executives or public figures in a corporate security or LE capacity.

Polaris is an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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