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Protective Security Specialist

Concentric AI
Full Time
New York City, New YorkPosted 13 days ago

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? In a world of shifting threats, Concentric is your trusted ally. Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. 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!<br><br>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. &nbsp;<br><br>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:&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Join Us,</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Concentric - "Your World Secured"</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We are currently looking to hire an<strong> Protective Security Specialist</strong> to join our team embedded with our client in New York City, New York! </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>***This position requires working onsite with our client in New York City, New York.&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>This is a full-time position that will be providing executive protection and secure driving services, as required. Regular shifts will be four days on, three days off, working 8-9 hour shifts, or as required by the client. This role may require regular overtime, day, evening, and night driving, including occasional coverage of weekends and holidays, as necessary.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The Protective Security Specialist provides safe, discreet, and professional transportation while delivering unobtrusive, low-profile protective services to ensure the client’s safety and well-being during daily activities, events, and travel. This role is on-site in and around New York City, NY, with occasional travel throughout the United States. This role is responsible for advance planning, route and site assessments, threat identification, and proactive risk-mitigation strategies, as well as maintaining vehicle readiness and servicing requirements. The Protective Security Specialist works closely with the client, guests, security teams, internal partners, and external stakeholders to ensure punctual, secure, and best-in-class transportation and protective support.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Provide a “white-glove” secure driving service as the personal driver for the client and guests</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Safeguards Principal and guests from all forms of security and safety hazards, ensuring the safety and security of passengers during transit and activities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Coordinates logistics and plans details relating to the client or guest’s physical location, including movements in, out and around site while preparing for emergencies and other contingencies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Operates vehicle in safe and comfortable manner</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Develops and executes operation plans, route planning, and advance work, preparing routes in advance, including alternate routes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Conducts vehicle checks for cleanliness, functionality, and fuel level</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Identifies threats and intervenes along route when appropriate</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Works with home office staff and security teams to ensure a coordinated pick-up/drop-off routine</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Identify, track, log, and coordinate vehicle fleet maintenance requirements&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Develop and implement internal processes and procedures</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Maintain excellent rapport and open lines of communication regarding client needs,&nbsp; requests for support, service issues, and deliverables</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proactively communicate with the client regarding identified delays or other route issues</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This job requires an appropriate level of physical fitness to periodically perform physically demanding activities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This job may require walking for extended distances in a variety of environmental conditions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This job may require the ability to lift and transport heavy items for short distances</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">2+ years of equivalent or relevant security industry experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Operational experience driving high-profile executives or high net-worth passengers</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Current driver’s license with flawless driving record</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Operational experience in similar physical security roles,&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Operational experience with residential security teams, executive protection details, and/or high-profile corporate security teams&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Emotional intelligence and a customer focused approach&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">A successful track record operating within a high-touch, customer service environment&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to adapt quickly to fast paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information, excellent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Valid New York Guard Card</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Red Cross CPR certification</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">HR 218 LEOSA Qualified</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">NYC CCW/Armed Guard Card</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience providing executive protection and secure driving to high-net worth client/family offices</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience providing protective services to families/young children&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Defensive Driving and/or Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certifications</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Executive Protection and/or Tactical training</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Advanced medical training (EMT, WEMT, WFR, TCCC/TECC)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This role is performed at a client site that requires certain vaccinations, which may include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flu vaccine (seasonal)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Tdap (to reduce the risk of pertussis/whooping cough)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">COVID vaccine (current recommended schedule)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">RSV vaccine (if eligible) </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Compliance may be required for site access. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The HSA medical plan covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage. The PPO medical plan requires an employee contribution for employee-only coverage. For both plans, Concentric covers a substantial portion of the premium for dependents.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Concentric also offers an HSA employer contribution</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medical FSA</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&amp;D&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401 (k) including employer match&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">11 paid holidays&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Health &amp; Wellness Benefit</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pet Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">National discount employee program</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee Assistance Program for personal needs</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Free access to our Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App. Providing 24/7 access to trusted risk intelligence and remote support, helping you stay informed, prepared, and protected wherever you operate.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">New York City, New York Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$130,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$130,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Concentric and SPS Global acknowledge the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognize that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric and SPS Global are committed to programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing our organization and the broader 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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Concentric Advisors and SPS Global are 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.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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