Executive Protection Specialist

*Mission*: Convoy Group is a veteran-owned and operated intelligence, consulting, training, and protection firm.
We leverage our range of expertise and network across public and private sectors to provide clients with highly professional, tailored, and effective solutions.
*Philosophy*: We believe in quality over quantity.
We understand the power of organizational culture, transparency, flexibility, and incentivized autonomy to drive our superior services.
*Values: (T3PAF)* 1.
_Transparency_ with clients and teammates, pricing and capability, and progress.
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_Training_ to ensure the highest level of capability, service, and readiness.
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_Teamwork_ is the key to meeting our goals and clients’ needs.
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_Professionalism_ is the key to Convoy Group’s reputation and success.
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_Autonomy_ enables success across all echelons, imbues a forward-leaning culture, and facilitates growth.
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_Flexibility_ that is built into the business structure and business model allows for dynamic organizational change to occur; in short, the business can grow with the market’s shifting demands.
*Truths:* 1.
We are only as good as our last performance: Certifications, good-looking marketing, and professional background only get you so far.
It is what you do right now – and what you continue to do – that matters.
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Individuals make the difference between success and failure: Every single individual in this company is a stakeholder.
The analysts, agents, guards, and managers are the ones who directly safeguard clients’ needs, and they are the vanguard of our company’s values.
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There is no one-size-fits-all security solution: All clients are unique, and what works with one client may not work with another.
While there may be conceptual overlap between solutions, you must always attend to the specific requirements of every client.
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Finding the right person for the job takes time: The relationship between employee selection and performance is not an ambiguous one.
We take the time to carefully evaluate, select, train, and continuously develop all our personnel.
*About the Role:* Convoy Group is seeking experienced executive/close protection (EP) specialists to support episodic EP details.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of verifiable EP experience, be a graduate of a Department of State (DOS) Worldwide Protective Service (WPS) course, and have 5+ years of military or law enforcement experience.
CANDIDATE MUST BE ACT 235 CERTIFIED.
This role is designed for those that reside in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.
_Those living outside of Pennsylvania are not encouraged to apply.
_ *Duties*: * Provide armed and unarmed protection for executive and high-net-worth clients.
* Conduct planning and advanced work for EP details.
* Coordinate with law enforcement and third-party entities as needed.
*Skills*: * WPS graduate (or similar).
* 5+ years verifiable EP experience.
* Subject matter expert in EP operations.
* 5+ years military or law enforcement experience.
* Combat arms, special weapons and tactics, and detective experience strongly preferred.
* Vehicle dynamics training.
* Formal surveillance detection training preferred.
* Foreign language proficiency preferred.
* TCCC training (or similar) preferred.
* U.
S.
military combatives certification (or similar) preferred.
* Firearms (pistol) proficiency required.
* Non-commissioned officer experience or higher preferred.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
* Ability to handle conflicts and difficult situations calmly and professionally.
*Additional Requirements:* * Ability to pass a firearms evaluation.
* 2 professional references.
* Ability to pass a criminal background check.
* Note: Waivers granted on a case-by-case basis.
* MUST HAVE ACT 235 FIREARMS CERTIFICATE *Benefits and Compensation*: \*Please note that full benefits packages are available to full-time employees only.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Employee advancement opportunities.
* Employee retirement plan with matching contributions available.
* Employee healthcare plan available.
* Subsidized gym membership option.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay: $400.
00 - $625.
00 per day Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Life insurance * Professional development assistance * Referral program Experience level: * 5 years Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * On call * Overtime * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Pittsburgh, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person