Armed Plain Clothing Protection Agent / Armed Guard Orlando DAY/NIGHT

Join our team of dedicated professionals – lauded by military.com as a top employer in the Security industry. As an Executive Protection Agent will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security of a high profile client by performing armed and/or unarmed executive protection assignments. You will provide close protection and other security-related functions for the client during domestic and/or international assignments. Applicants should be comfortable working independently in dynamic and fast-paced environments, responding to threats, and representing Eagle Eye and its clients with pride. Successful performance in this role will require a high degree of motivation and the ability to adapt to fluid and dynamic security performance modes, locations, teams, and structures. This is a dynamic position requiring flexibility and an ability to adapt to changing operational requirements as directed by client needs. Domestic and international travel will be required.

This is an Ad Hoc (on call) SUIT AND TIE position in Orlando Florida.  Hours and assignment duration vary.

DUTIES:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

The Agent will be required to perform a full range of security protection skills and services, including but not limited to:

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals and their property;
• Must maintain an acceptable professional appearance;
• Must be able to communicate with the Principal’s, staff, coworkers, and other third-party vendors utilizing a customer service approach;
• Capable of adapting to various tasks that would be assigned outside of traditional security operations/roles;
• Capable of on-the-spot critical thinking and improvisation;
• STRONG emotional intelligence and self-awareness;
• Must be comfortable in a variety of social settings, with ability to socially engineer desired outcomes;
• Must be willing to submit to pre-employment, post-accident and random drug testing as determined by management;
• Working shifts that can include days/nights/weekends/holidays/OT;
• Travel when required, both domestic and international;
• Performing a variety of tasks around the Principal’s property as required;
• Agents must maintain a positive attitude through a wide variety of situations, as well as, must conduct themselves in a manner which contribute to a positive and professional work environment;
• Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips;
• Agents must have proficient writing skills to complete detailed reports;
• Coordinate with Principal’s staff and outside personnel, to facilitate seamless operations for our Principals;
• Maintain physical fitness to stand on your feet for several hours without a break, provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, swimming, hiking, as well as maintain long schedules in the field;
• Capable of responsibly engaging to an active threat against the Principal;
• Agent must be proficient in defensive tactics, in order to de-escalate, or actively engage in potential threats against the Principals;
• Must be willing and able to respond to emergency situations including potential threats, natural disasters, car accidents etc.

To meet those tasks, we are looking for the following traits:

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities;
• Proven problem-solving skills;
• Superior time management;
• Sound judgment under pressure and resolute in action;
• Formal executive protection training at a reputable school;
• A high degree of firearms proficiency;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• High Emotional IQ;
• A proactive, high degree of professionalism, responsibility, and maturity;
• Low-key, reliable, good moral character;
• Physically fit/maintain a clean and sharp appearance;
• Ability to operate Google Suite, Office, and basic electronic devices such as cell phones/tablets/computers

PREFERRED TRAINING:

• Executive Protection school;
• EMT/Paramedic

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Military SOF/Combat Arms;
• Law Enforcement;
• Executive Protection

• State issued Guard Card;
• State issued Firearms Permit; 
• State issued Concealed Carry Weapon Permit or LEOSA (HR-218) 
• Valid US driver’s license; 
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification;
• Passport;
• Global Entry/SENTRI

• $45/hr

VETERANS PREFERENCE CREDIT:

• Veterans with honorable discharge, yes

PROOF OF LEGAL RESIDENCE:

Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, all new hire applicants will be required to show proof of legal residence entitling them to work in the United States prior to becoming an employee of the District.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Executive Protection Agent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow for certain ADA requirements.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly to communicate with employees and/or other customers;
• The employee is required to hear conversations in noisy environments;
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, stand, climb stairs and walk as required to perform the duties associated with functioning as a security officer
• Ability to squat, kneel and crawl as needed;
• Occasional pushing/pulling/carrying/lifting of objects; may be up to 50 lbs and include climbing stairs;
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods;
• Ability to use hands to handle, hold or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with arms, and talk or hear;
• Normal vision is corrected by using glasses and/or contacts for normal reading and viewing abilities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus;
• May occasionally be required to work outdoors in inclement weather;
• May be required in some positions to have sufficient dexterity, mobility, and physical ability, and stamina to restrain individuals from following established guidelines and sufficient mobility to respond to clients’ needs;
• May experience occasional confrontational situations where “Use of Force” and escalation of force may be required