Senior Executive Protection Specialist

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 Senior Executive Protection Specialist to join our team (embedded with our client in Cambridge, Massachusetts)! The preference for candidate location is Boston, MA; however, we are open to candidates residing on the East Coast of the United States. (New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Virginia, Florida, Maryland, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.) 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Executive Protection Specialist will deliver professional, unobtrusive, and low-profile security to the client, ensuring their well-being and physical safety during daily life activities, events, and travel. This role is expected to conduct advance planning, threat assessment, and risk mitigation strategies to identify and respond to potential security threats preemptively. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide physical security to the client and their 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
• Manage the client’s immediate environment by screening visitors, deliveries, and vendors at workspaces or personal residences
• 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
• Maintain excellent rapport and open lines of communication regarding client needs, requests for support, service issues, and deliverables.
• Proactively communicate with clients regarding identified risks to personnel, property, or reputation
• 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  

• 5+ years of equivalent or Law Enforcement or Military experience
• Operational experience in similar physical security roles, preferably with a high-net-worth client/family office
• Operational experience with residential security teams, executive protection details, and/or high-profile corporate security teams 
• Experience in OCONUS advance planning and site surveys
• 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
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time
• Must have a valid passport
• LEOSA certification/ability to obtain a firearm permit for concealed carry and carry a firearm
• May be required to obtain a guard card 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Executive Protection and/or Tactical training
• Advanced medical training (EMT, WEMT, WFR, TCCC/TECC)

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. 

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