Protective Services Agent - Concentric
Mountain View, CA
About the Job
Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? At Concentric, "We Manage Risk Everywhere to Keep People Safe." If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you've been searching for!
Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts.
Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values:
Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results
We are currently looking to hire a Protective Services Agent to join our team (embedded with our client in Mountain View, CA)!
*This position requires onsite work from our client HQ in Mountain View, CA, or San Francisco, CA. Candidates must relocate to or live near Mountain View or San Francisco, California.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The focus of this position is safeguarding the principals from safety and security hazards, both in domestic and international locations. The job requires a high level of personal integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good judgment, problem-solving skills, often under pressure, and the ability to follow instructions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safeguards principals from all forms of security and safety hazards
- Advance work:
- Conducts site surveys for events ranging from casual to high-profile level events
- Coordinates logistics and plans all details relating to the physical location of the principal primary principal driver:
- Operates vehicle in a safe and comfortable manner
- Prepares routes in advance, including alternate routes
- Conducts vehicle checks for cleanliness, functionality, and fuel level
- Close-in protection:
- Provides security coverage for principals, guests, and others in a professional and courteous manner, while in compliance with policy, procedures, and principal preferences
- Liaison:
- Coordinates with internal staff and department heads when providing common support during principal activities and events
- Communications:
- Communicate appropriately with all principals and stakeholders
- Writes reports and delivers oral and written briefings
- May, on occasion, manage outside contract vendors to assist with security details
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, use hands/manual dexterity and fingers to handle or touch/sense, and reach and stretch with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- May be required to climb or balance, crouch, squat, kneel, stoop, or crawl.
- It may be required to have a sense of taste and smell.
- Ability to occasionally run or sprint.
- Ability to swim 25 meters, unassisted and without a flotation device
- This position requires the availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Travel will be at least 25% of the position
- Domestic and International travel may be required
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain international travel documents such as a US passport or other equivalent documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of related security experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
- Ability to work collectively and collaboratively
- Must be able to obtain a California Guard card
- Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Medical selection of PPO or HDHP, including HSA employer contribution
- Medical FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D
- 401k including employer match & immediate vesting
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
- Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
- Generous Fertility/Adoption benefit
- National Discount Employee program
- Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
- Access to Learning Management System
Concentric acknowledges the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognizes that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric is committed to programs and initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion that better our organization and our greater community. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Concentric Advisors is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all applicants who submit personal information to us. You can access our GDPR and CCPA policy by clicking the GDPR button at the bottom of our career page.
