Personal Protection Officer SC

The Osen-Hunter Group, LLC (OHG) provides training and operational support to the defense and intelligence communities of the US Government and assess-design-build security program solutions for select private-sector clients.

The Personal Protection Officer (PPO), will serve as a member of the Personal Security Detail (PSD) to ensure the safety and security of a Principal/Protectee and/or Principal Group. The PPO will report to the TL and be self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and possess excellent executive-level communication and interpersonal skills with dedication to customer service and will be trustworthy and discreet, being exposed to the business and personal life of the designated Principal(s) and will be expected to always conduct their duties with the highest degree of professionalism.

This position will support both residential/site security and mobile security and will demonstrate experience and current abilities to excel in both protective security modalities.

This position is based in Charleston, South Carolina; and will reside within the Lowcountry area.

Duties

• Provide armed and unarmed close protective security to designated person(s) in private and public settings.
• Conduct advance site visits and security planning as required, to include route analysis.
• Consume and create protective intelligence to support protective operations.
• Conduct surveillance detection and countersurveillance activities in the course of protective operations.
• Drive company vehicle (Limo) in a safe and defensive manner with a high degree of awareness.
• Maintain Limo in best condition possible through preventative maintenance, to include cleanliness and presentation.
• Report all relevant security events, incidents, or concerns to the TL.
• Maintain a high degree of proficiency in all close protection skill sets, to include firearms proficiency, tactics, defensive/evasive driving techniques, and surveillance detection/countersurveillance.
• Complete all administrative tasks (paperwork, to include timesheets, receipts, expense reports, etc.) in a full and timely manner.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, which may include administrative, logistical, and/or training responsibilities.
• Perform all duties with sound judgment, discretion, and appropriate restraint.
• Perform all duties with care and concern for the wellbeing of the Principal Group.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hold current SLED Primary Plus licensing with firearms qualification.
• Hold current first aid/CPR/AED certification; BLS/ALS or higher, preferred.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, intelligence, homeland security or related discipline, or 7-10 continuous years of directly relevant and documented experience.
• US Government or US Military Special Operations or LEO SWAT experience, required. SWAT experience should be on a Tier 1 or 2 tactical team with capabilities per NTOA TROS 2023.
• Must be able to effectively operate/manipulate handguns, rifles and shotguns; optics; and communications equipment.
• Must be able to travel CONUS/OCONUS for brief periods with little or no prior notice both by air and vehicle.
• Must be readily available for duty, even during off-duty hours, unless on scheduled leave.
• Must have demonstrated judgment and sound decision-making abilities and skills, commensurate with the responsibilities of armed protective security.
• Must be customer service-oriented and a team player.
• Must be able to perform detailed and effective route planning and navigation in unfamiliar locations with little or no prior notice.
• Must maintain a high level of grooming, physical fitness, and professional appearance.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, run, climb, stretch, bend. This position requires full mobility and dexterity to operate vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to maintain a standing or sitting position for up to two (2) hours, to include within the confines of a vehicle.
• Must be able to walk, jog, or ride a bicycle for up to one (1) hour.
• Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) lbs. up and down two (2) flights of stairs.
• Must be able to carry/drag one-hundred eighty-five (185) lbs. a minimum distance of twenty-five (25) yards on level terrain within a time of thirty (30) seconds.
• Must be proficient with MS Office applications.
• Hold current resident Concealed Carry Permit (CCP), required.