<p>Who We Are Looking For</p> <p>The ideal candidate exudes and demonstrates a passion for security and safety. Key skills encompass customer service, strong communication, writing, critical thinking, analytical abilities, and a grasp of basic risk management principles. The candidate should thrive in an environment with shifting priorities, projects, and evolving security program expectations. Adherence to discretion and confidentiality is crucial, with a capacity to assess and communicate sensitive topics and risks in a reasonable manner. Operating with integrity in all aspects of the job is a must. Ideal past job experiences that prepare candidates for this role may include alarm/camera operators, residential security, emergency response, or a combination of these.</p> <p>What You Will Work On</p> <ul> <li>Be responsible for safeguarding the client, family, and personal property at the residence. </li><li>Incorporate the client's core values and code of conduct in all decisions and actions. </li><li>Be responsible for making real-time operational decisions that enhance safety for the client and immediate family members. </li><li>Maintain and manage all security logs, radio logs, visitor information, residence audits, vehicle inspections, and security phone communication. </li><li>Monitor the residential intrusion detection system, panic alarms, and CCTV camera system. </li><li>Access control for visitors, employees, and vendors. </li><li>Opportunities for travel/special assignments. </li><li>Demonstrate effective communication with the client, the family, and other team members. </li><li>Maintain discretion and confidentiality. </li><li>Promote and establish effective working relationships with the client and the Team Lead to quickly resolve operational issues without affecting the client's quality of life. </li><li>Partner with various intelligence and investigations teams, global security operations center assets, other private security firms, and local law enforcement to proactively identify and mitigate threats. </li><li>Detect and report suspicious activity and security vulnerabilities. </li><li>Be able to operate in a dynamic, multifaceted, and fast-paced environment. </li></ul> <p>Who You Will Work With</p> <p>This position is tasked with numerous functions providing as-needed support to all protective security details in the greater Chicago area.</p> <p>What You Will Bring</p> <ul> <li>Must have a valid state level Guard Card </li><li>Must have prior EP, law enforcement, or military experience </li><li>Must be physically fit to meet the requirements of the job </li><li>Law enforcement or military experience strongly preferred </li><li>First Responder, Paramedic or EMT certifications strongly preferred </li><li>Training in defensive driving, defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection strongly preferred </li><li>Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations </li><li>Discretion and the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with people </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally </li><li>Drug and nicotine-free; must pass a drug screening and submit to periodic screenings throughout employment </li><li>Candidates must pass an extensive background check and in-house training assessment </li></ul>