We are currently looking to hire a
Protective Security Specialist to join our team embedded with our client in New York!
This full-time position provides executive protection and secure driving services, as required. Regular shifts are four days on, three days off, with 10-12 hour shifts, or as required by the client. This role may require regular overtime and day, evening, and night driving, including occasional weekend and holiday coverage, as necessary.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide a "white-glove" secure driving service as the personal driver for the client and guests
- Safeguards Principal and guests from all forms of security and safety hazards, ensuring the safety and security of passengers during transit and activities
- 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
- Operates vehicle in a safe and comfortable manner
- Develops and executes operation plans, route planning, and advance work, preparing routes in advance, including alternate routes
- Conducts vehicle checks for cleanliness, functionality, and fuel level
- Identifies threats and intervenes along route when appropriate
- Works with home office staff and security teams to ensure a coordinated pick-up/drop-off routine
- Identifies, tracks, logs, and coordinates vehicle fleet maintenance requirements
- Develop and implement internal processes and procedures
- Maintain excellent rapport and open lines of communication regarding client needs, requests for support, service issues, and deliverables
- Proactively communicate with the client regarding identified delays or other route issues
- Understand, conform with, and abide by all Local, State, and Federal laws/regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
- Ensure safety of client and guests by remaining vigilant and identifying possible threats or suspicious behavior in real-time and responding appropriately
- Conduct advance work and planning, including thorough site surveys, coordination with security teams, venue management, and local authorities as needed
- Prepare detailed security and contingency plans, as required
- Maintain discreet and professional conduct, blending into the environment and avoiding the escalation of situations unnecessarily
- Respond swiftly to medical emergencies, fire alarms, or other crises involving the client
- Ensure completion of any client-required plans, surveys, or reports
- Assist with customer service issues to ensure a consistently high level of service
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of equivalent or relevant security industry experience
- Operational experience driving high-profile executives or high net-worth passengers
- Current driver's license with flawless driving record
- Operational experience in similar physical security roles
- Operational experience with residential security teams, executive protection details, and/or high-profile corporate security teams
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Emotional intelligence and a customer-focused approach
- A successful track record operating within a high-touch, customer service environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
- Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions
- High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information, excellent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid New York Guard Card
- Red Cross CPR certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- HR 218 LEOSA Qualified
- NYC CCW/Armed Guard Card
- Experience providing executive protection and secure driving to high-net worth client/family offices
- Experience providing protective services to families/young children
- Defensive Driving and/or Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certifications
- Executive Protection and/or Tactical training
- Advanced medical training (EMT, WEMT, WFR, TCCC/TECC)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- 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.
- Concentric also offers an HSA employer contribution
- Medical FSA
- Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D
- 401 (k), including employer match
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
- Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
- Pet Insurance
- National discount employee program
- Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
- Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric
- 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.
- Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development
- Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities
New York City, New York Pay Range
$130,000-$130,000 USD
