Executive Protection Agent

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

The Executive Protection Agent (EPA) is responsible for providing the physical protection and security of the Company's senior leaders by monitoring their business agendas, travel itineraries and event attendance. Although the EPA will perform executive protection duties, there are numerous administrative responsibilities. The EPA also manages oversight of corporate events, security staffing, event staffing, liaison and connectivity with all internal Global Security personnel.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Provide executive protection and other security-related functions for American Express senior leaders during domestic and/or international assignments.
• Conduct and oversee protective advance and event security planning with security teams globally.
• Transport senior leaders to events and appointments.
• Respond to emergencies and perform appropriate medical aid as required. 
• Act as an intermediary between events staff and external security personnel to ensure cohesive corporate event coverage in all regions. 
• Administer special projects and EP/Event field support duties.  This support will assist AmEx Global Security personnel performing executive protection functions worldwide.
• Contribute to global security related to executive protection (EP) and event assignments, to include managing EP event costs. - Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner and provide effective resolutions.
• Complete incident reports, expense reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
• Assist with data entries and reports associated with executive protection.
• Operate and maintain protective operations and communications equipment.
• Promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.
• Clearly communicate highest priority operational and administrative matters to office leadership and facilitate timely resolutions.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• On-call 24/7/365.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of administrative and operational computer and devices applications
• Must obtain a New York State armed guard license and an HR218
• Must be qualified to obtain a TSA/ASO certification. Support for this certification is available
• Experience in Executive Protection, and former law enforcement experience
• Executive office experience, the ability to handle competing priorities and strong people leadership skills
• Possess valid US driver's license
• Possess knowledge of IT systems and common computer applications
• Required to maintain a high level of confidentiality and loyalty to the corporate brand
• Proven self-starter with excellent time management, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to interface effectively with all levels of management and business partners. - Effective written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and effectively communicate requirements to AmEx executives and Global Security leadership. - Demonstrated people leadership
• Ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external partners
• Project management experience
• Manage diverse tasks and prioritize administrative workload with minimal direction
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• A high degree of energy and flexibility; proactive, self-motivated assertive and creative drive
• Operate in a fast paced and stressful environment

Preferred Qualification:

• A College/University degree

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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