Executive Protection Agent

Overview

Executive Protection Agent – 3-5 years of experience required

Job Details: Based in Los Angeles, CA, resident preferred, but open to travel or relocation. Salary: $135,000-$145,000 minimum annual compensation. Contingent upon passing a physical fitness test.

Schedule:

2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 10 hour work days. Job type:
Non-Exempt from overtime.

This is an unarmed position for an Executive Protection Agent in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates should be experienced in domestic/international travel, have multiple coverage experience, and advance experience. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable in social settings with high profile public figures.

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals
• Deliver transportation for Principals to personal/business venues and/or off-site assignments
• Demonstrate proficiency in use and maintenance for all equipment used in support of the protective operations program (vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.)
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Communicate with the Principal's staff, coworkers, and other third-party vendors using a customer service approach
• Adapt to tasks outside of traditional security operations/roles
• Interact with children when required
• Demonstrate on-the-spot critical thinking and improvisation
• Maintain strong emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Comfortable in a variety of social settings with ability to influence outcomes
• Submit to pre-employment, post-accident and random drug testing as determined by management
• Work shifts that may include days/nights/weekends/holidays/overtime
• Travel when required, both domestic and international
• Provide close protection to Principals at venues, events, meetings, trips, etc.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional conduct to contribute to a positive work environment
• Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips
• Prepare detailed reports with proficient writing skills
• Coordinate with Principal's staff and outside personnel to facilitate seamless operations
• Maintain physical fitness to stand, move, and operate for extended periods; provide protective coverage during physically demanding activities
• Engage responsibly with active threats to the Principal
• Proficient in defensive tactics to deescalate or engage threats as needed

• CA BSIS Security Guard license
• Valid United States Driver's License
• Current Passport with more than six months expiration
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification for Adults, Children, and Infants

• Certification from a recognized EP school
• Graduation from a certified driving school (preferred)
• Military or Law enforcement experience is a plus
• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience
• Active First Responder, Paramedic or EMT certifications are a plus
• Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.
• California CCW permit is a plus

• 3-5 years of relevant EP experience
• Strong understanding of the latest technology in smartphones, communications/tracking apps, and collaboration tools
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and as a solo practitioner
• Excellent communication skills for professional conversations with clients, superiors, peers, and vendors

• Physically able to detain individuals if necessary
• Prolonged sitting (5+ hours) at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment
• Prolonged standing (4-5+ hours)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; ability to lift, drag a person up to 200 lbs or more if necessary
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, crawl
• Ability to respond to physical attacks, natural disasters, or evacuations

• $135,000-$145,000 minimum annual compensation
• Paid sick leave
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance - Keelson pays 100% of the employee plan and provides a $150 credit for up to 4 family members
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Work Schedule - 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 10 hour work days

Employment with Keelson is at-will, meaning that you or Keelson may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Keelson Strategic is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

Keelson Strategic is licensed in the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Private Patrol Operator # 120989