Executive Protection Agent

Job Description Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

PSD is seeking a highly professional Executive Protection Agent to join our protection team on a part-time or on‑call basis. The agent will be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and privacy of a high‑profile client by performing armed and/or unarmed executive protection assignments.

• Lead counter‑surveillance and protective advance operations.
• Provide armed and/or unarmed close protection during domestic and international assignments.
• Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments.
• Transport the client and/or family members safely using defensive and evasive driving techniques when required.
• Effectively manage the client and/or their family/representative requests against the need to ensure all safety and security precautions.
• Respond to emergencies and perform medical assistance as needed.
• Maintain a low‑profile yet assertive protective posture consistent with the client’s lifestyle.

• Professionally de‑escalate tense situations or individuals at the client’s residence, workplace, or events.
• Maintain open communication with team members, client representatives, and operations management.
• Complete required documentation accurately, including incident reports, shift logs, route plans, and medical treatment reports.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are operational, clean, and mission‑ready before each shift.

• Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports, shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
• Assist in scheduling protection shifts and coordinating team assignments.
• Maintain all protective, operations, and communications equipment in proper working order.
• Promptly identify and report any equipment or operational deficiencies.

• Prior law enforcement and/or military experience is highly desired
• Completion of a recognized Executive Protection Training Program or four‑year degree desired.
• Valid California BSIS Guard Car.
• Valid California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit
• Valid California Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW)
• High‑level firearms proficiency and adherence to safe‑handling standards.
• Medical experience (First Responder, EMT, 18d, Paramedic, Navy Corpsman) highly desired.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Must have a reliable means of communications (i.e., email, cell phone).
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write English.
• International or multi‑client experience highly valued.

Sometimes the agents will perform driver tasks

• May act as primary driver, as well as follow car driver for principals.
• Must operate vehicles in a safe and comfortable manner, identify and counter threats along routes, and render aid in the event of an accident or other safety hazard.
• Ensure the vehicle is in good working order, fueled, and clean.
• Prepare routes in advance, as well as alternate routes.

• Must pass all company background, reference, drug, and behavioral screening standards.
• Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Rapid and effective decision‑making during unusual or emergency situations.
• Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular use of computers and communication equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent sitting, standing and/or walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• On occasion, may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
• Domestic and/or international travel.
• 24/7 availability to the client.

$40 - $50 /hr

Full Time / By Job Demand

• 8 hour shift (Minimum)
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability