Personal Protection Specialist
AT-RISK International, Inc., Bellevue, WA, United States
Job Description
Without direction and in accordance with defined policies and procedures, the Protection Specialist carries out personal protective service assignments to ensure the safety and protect senior executives, their families, and other VIPs. The role requires experience as a Security Driver, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Event Security support.
Duties
Provide protective services as assigned
Provide static post coverage as assigned
Conduct security advances
Conduct investigations related to clients’ needs
Develop and deliver special event security plans
Responsibilities
Protection:
Carries out personal protection assignments in accordance with defined policies and procedures. Duties may include static post coverage, response to crisis, planning for protective operations, administration, security advances, physical security escorts, coordination of ground transportation, medical assistance, and security driver duties.
As assigned, prepares advanced planning for VIP visits, including threat assessments, transportation planning, and medical or safety elements.
Identifies threats to individuals and coordinates with leadership to implement countermeasures to ensure safety of principal personnel.
Participates in special event planning meetings and prepares security plans for events.
Provides necessary security support for special events.
Coordinated with local security, law enforcement, or other agencies to assess the safety of areas prior to arrival of protectee(s).
Investigations:
Supports investigative activities related to persons or groups of concern impacting protected persons and the organization.
Collaborates with protective intelligence functions to coordinate investigative efforts.
Engages with threat assessors as necessary.
General:
Submits timesheets and expense reports in a timely fashion.
Completes all assigned administrative duties as requested.
Attends all required initial and retraining programs as required.
Maintains necessary licenses as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills Sets
Demonstrates an ability to carry out instructions and work with limited supervision.
Communicates effectively and tactfully with executive security staff, clients, principal personnel, and a diverse population.
Exhibits high ethical standards and honesty with a professional and pleasant demeanor.
Interacts effectively with contract security, event planners, vendors, law enforcement, and others as necessary for completing assigned duties.
Follows direction, completes tasks as assigned, and provides sound judgment in carrying out protective details.
Understands the principles, duties, and requirements of executive protection assignments.
Experience Requirements Suitable candidates must have 5 years of related experience in security services, military or law enforcement, or suitable equivalent education plus 2 years of experience specific to executive protection.
General Requirements
Must possess a Washington State Armed Guard License or a Washington State Armed Private Investigator License.
Must possess a Washington State Driver’s License.
Job may require standing, sitting, moving for extended periods of time; exposure to extreme environmental conditions occurs occasionally.
Individual will be required to travel and perform essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements Candidates must possess the physical capability to safely perform all essential functions of this position and be considered “fit for duty.” This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to lift, carry, or maneuver objects as necessary, stand or walk for extended periods, and complete other job‑specific physical tasks effectively. Initial and periodic physical assessments may be required to ensure continued fitness for duty. Preferred consideration will be given to those who actively engage in endurance running.
Additional Information For more information about our company, culture, and mission, please visit our website: http://at-riskinternational.com/
AT‑RISK International is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status.
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Duties
Provide protective services as assigned
Provide static post coverage as assigned
Conduct security advances
Conduct investigations related to clients’ needs
Develop and deliver special event security plans
Responsibilities
Protection:
Carries out personal protection assignments in accordance with defined policies and procedures. Duties may include static post coverage, response to crisis, planning for protective operations, administration, security advances, physical security escorts, coordination of ground transportation, medical assistance, and security driver duties.
As assigned, prepares advanced planning for VIP visits, including threat assessments, transportation planning, and medical or safety elements.
Identifies threats to individuals and coordinates with leadership to implement countermeasures to ensure safety of principal personnel.
Participates in special event planning meetings and prepares security plans for events.
Provides necessary security support for special events.
Coordinated with local security, law enforcement, or other agencies to assess the safety of areas prior to arrival of protectee(s).
Investigations:
Supports investigative activities related to persons or groups of concern impacting protected persons and the organization.
Collaborates with protective intelligence functions to coordinate investigative efforts.
Engages with threat assessors as necessary.
General:
Submits timesheets and expense reports in a timely fashion.
Completes all assigned administrative duties as requested.
Attends all required initial and retraining programs as required.
Maintains necessary licenses as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills Sets
Demonstrates an ability to carry out instructions and work with limited supervision.
Communicates effectively and tactfully with executive security staff, clients, principal personnel, and a diverse population.
Exhibits high ethical standards and honesty with a professional and pleasant demeanor.
Interacts effectively with contract security, event planners, vendors, law enforcement, and others as necessary for completing assigned duties.
Follows direction, completes tasks as assigned, and provides sound judgment in carrying out protective details.
Understands the principles, duties, and requirements of executive protection assignments.
Experience Requirements Suitable candidates must have 5 years of related experience in security services, military or law enforcement, or suitable equivalent education plus 2 years of experience specific to executive protection.
General Requirements
Must possess a Washington State Armed Guard License or a Washington State Armed Private Investigator License.
Must possess a Washington State Driver’s License.
Job may require standing, sitting, moving for extended periods of time; exposure to extreme environmental conditions occurs occasionally.
Individual will be required to travel and perform essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements Candidates must possess the physical capability to safely perform all essential functions of this position and be considered “fit for duty.” This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to lift, carry, or maneuver objects as necessary, stand or walk for extended periods, and complete other job‑specific physical tasks effectively. Initial and periodic physical assessments may be required to ensure continued fitness for duty. Preferred consideration will be given to those who actively engage in endurance running.
Additional Information For more information about our company, culture, and mission, please visit our website: http://at-riskinternational.com/
AT‑RISK International is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status.
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