Executive Protection Agent (Bodyguard)

About Buxton Helmsley:

Buxton Helmsley is an alternative asset management firm headquartered in New York City, recognized by Bloomberg among the top 15% of global activist investors (based on number of investor engagement campaigns). The firm is seeking applications for an Executive Protection Agent (Bodyguard) role, to specifically ensure the protection of one key senior member of the firm.

Buxton Helmsley is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Executive Protection Agents (Bodyguards) ensure the protection of the mentioned key senior member of the firm while they are at their primary residence, then also ensuring their safety while in public. The individual selected for this position will be working alone at times, and alongside other Executive Protection Agents (Bodyguards) at other times. This position will require minimal travel initially, but the ideal applicant would be able and willing to travel with the executive, if and as requested. 

Physical Readiness:

• Must be able to maintain physical readiness to respond to an attack or hazard at all times.
• Maintain physicality to stand on your feet for several hours without a break during extended outings and events.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional and positive communication style.
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to various workplaces while always maintaining a high level of attentiveness and energy.
• Exercises sound operational judgment, as well as flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.
• Drug and nicotine-free; all employees are required to participate in ongoing drug and nicotine screenings for the duration of their employment.
• Physically fit; candidates must at least meet minimum physical requirements to be considered for this opening.
• Must be able to pass our pre-employment background investigation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able/licensed to and willing to carry a firearm.

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
• Previous executive protection, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Prior training in emergency medicine, defensive tactics, arresting techniques, and tactical firearms.

Location: New York, New York.

It is the policy of Buxton Helmsley, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Buxton Helmsley, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.