Executive Protection Agent (Ad Hoc ​/ On-Call

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Business Unit:
Corporate

Career Area:
Operations and Administration

Location:

Calgary, Alberta, CA

Garda World is seeking experienced and professional Executive Protection (EP) Agents to join our growing Executive Protection program in Calgary, Alberta on an ad hoc / on-call basis.

This role is intended for seasoned protective professionals with a strong background in executive protection, close protection, law enforcement, military, or high-level private security operations. Assignments may include local protection details, residential security, secure transportation, airport movements, event security, and short-notice deployments.

• Variable schedule based on client assignments
• Competitive hourly rates between $35-$50/hour based on experience, training, and assignment complexity
• Career growth opportunities at Garda World

• Provide close protection and protective surveillance for clients in dynamic environments.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments before and during assignments.
• Perform advance work, route planning, venue assessments, and contingency planning.
• Deliver secure transportation and protective driving support when required.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness and professional client interaction.
• Prepare operational notes and incident reports as required.
• Deploy on short notice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Minimum 3 years of verifiable Executive Protection / Close Protection experience.
• Experience conducting protective movements, advance planning, and protective surveillance.
• Experience working independently and as part of a multi-agent protective detail.
• Valid Alberta Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA) Security Services Worker License.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Recognized Executive Protection / Close Protection certification from a reputable training provider.
• Protective operations and advance planning training.
• Threat assessment and protective intelligence awareness.
• Emergency response and evacuation procedures.
• Documented protective / defensive driving training.
• Demonstrated experience operating executive sedans, luxury SUVs, and client vehicles.
• Ability to perform route selection, alternate routing, and movement planning.
• Comfortable driving in urban, highway, and adverse weather conditions.

Only candidates who meet the minimum 3 years of Executive Protection experience, licensing, and training requirements will be considered. Successful applicants will be required to pass a background check and may be asked to participate in a practical assessment, including protective driving and operational scenario evaluation.

Garda World, a global leader in security, offers exciting career opportunities in an evolving industry. We celebrate diversity and invite talent from all backgrounds to apply.