Current Pennsylvania Act 235 certification or equivalent law enforcement academy certification
Minimum 4 years of armed professional experience in law enforcement, military, or armed security
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Commitment to a 12-hour rotation and required fill-in hours
Current firearms proficiency and willingness to meet OPS standards
Strong judgment under pressure and knowledge of use-of-force law
Clear communication skills and basic computer proficiency
Responsibilities
Provide armed close protection to the principal and family
Control access to the residence and maintain a protective presence
Conduct patrols and security checks throughout the shift
Monitor CCTV and respond to alerts
Perform threat assessments and advance work for movements
Provide secure transportation and defensive driving
De-escalate incidents and respond to emergencies
Produce accurate incident and shift reports
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and vacation
Extensive company-provided training and certification opportunities
Full Job Description
OPS Security Group is hiring two armed Close Protection Agents for a protective detail in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. One position is day shift and one is night shift.
Pay and schedule
$104,000 per year, salaried, full time
Day shift: 5:00 am to 5:00 pm (12 hours)
Night shift: 5:00 pm to 5:00 am (12 hours)
Rotation: 3 days on, 3 days off, including weekends and holidays
Fill-in hours: agents are required to work additional shifts beyond the rotation to cover call-outs, leave and training. This is a condition of the role, not optional overtime.
Indicate on your application whether you are available for days, nights, or either. Candidates available for either shift will be considered for both openings.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and vacation
Extensive company-provided training and certification opportunities for agents assigned to our close protection teams
Required
A current Pennsylvania Act 235 (Lethal Weapons Training) certification. Candidates holding Act 120 or an equivalent law enforcement academy certification who can obtain Act 235 will also be considered.
At least 4 years of armed professional experience in law enforcement, the military, or armed security - or completion of a state or federal certified law enforcement training academy
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Ability to commit to the 12-hour rotation and the required fill-in hours
Current firearms proficiency and willingness to qualify to OPS standards
Sound judgement under pressure, strong de-escalation skills, and thorough knowledge of use-of-force law
Clear written and verbal communication, basic computer and smartphone skills, and reliable transportation
Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania armed security officer licence, plus OCAT, PATH and PPBT
Strongly preferred
Prior executive, close or dignitary protection experience, particularly protecting high-net-worth individuals or families
Prior sworn law enforcement service, or combat military or special operations experience
A valid LEOSA / HR-218 credential with a current annual qualification
Combat Life Saver, Basic Life Saver, or current CPR and First Aid certification
Responsibilities
Provide armed close protection to the principal and immediate family
Control access to the residence and grounds and maintain a visible protective presence
Conduct patrols, inspections and security checks on foot throughout a 12-hour shift
Monitor CCTV, alarm and access control systems and respond to alerts
Perform threat assessment, protective intelligence and advance work for movements
Provide secure transportation and defensive driving as required
De-escalate incidents and respond decisively to medical and security emergencies
Produce accurate, timely incident and shift reports
Maintain discretion and client confidentiality at all times
Physical Agility Test (PAT)
All five events must be passed to be hired. These standards also apply to agents currently assigned to this site.
800m run in 4 minutes or less
100-meter sprint to a 100 lb sandbag - pick up the sandbag and sprint back to the starting line, in 1 minute 30 seconds or less
Minimum 30 push-ups in 1 minute
Minimum 5 dead-hang pull-ups
Minimum 10 Roman leg lifts
Do not apply unless you can meet all five standards.
Hiring process
All candidates must successfully complete each of the following:
The Physical Agility Test (PAT), all five events
A comprehensive background investigation
A urinalysis drug screen
OPS Security Group training and firearms qualification
