Executive Protection Agent

Job Details

Job Details: $145,000 minimum annual compensation. Travel in – can live anywhere in the US. Job Type - full-time

The Executive Protection Agent is tasked with numerous functions, providing overall support to a protective security detail in the San Francisco, CA area. This detail operates in a dynamic, multi-faceted, and fast-paced environment. This unarmed role requires candidates to serve interchangeably as an EP agent and driver, with both domestic and international travel. Candidates must be comfortable in social settings with high-profile public figures and capable of planning and executing site assessments and advancements, adjusting quickly to changing circumstances.

Extensive prior travel experience as a primary EP agent is required to succeed in this role and is a key indicator of an ideal candidate.

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals and their property
• Monitoring of multiple security systems to include alarms and cameras, and competence to identify and properly act on security risks
• Controlling access to properties and maintenance of security logs for guests, service personnel, and vendors
• Required to drive Principals to various personal/business venues and/or additional off-site assignments
• Demonstrate proficiency in use and proper maintenance for all equipment used in support of the protective operations program (i.e. vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.)
• Must maintain an acceptable professional appearance
• Must be able to communicate with the Principal's staff, coworkers, and other third party vendors utilizing a customer service approach
• Capable of adapting to various tasks that would be assigned outside of traditional security operations/roles
• Ability to interact with children
• Capable of on-the-spot critical thinking and improvisation
• STRONG emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Must be comfortable in a variety of social settings, with ability to socially engineer desired outcomes
• Must be willing to submit to pre-employment, post-accident and random drug testing as determined by management
• Working shifts that can include days/nights/weekends/holidays/OT
• Travel when required, both domestic and international
• Provide close protection to Principals at various venues, events, business meetings, personal trips, etc.
• Performing a variety of tasks around the Principal's property as required
• Agents must maintain a positive attitude through a wide variety of situations, as well as, must conduct themselves in a manner which contribute to a positive and professional work environment
• Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips
• Agents must have proficient writing skills to complete detailed reports
• Coordinate with Principal's staff and outside personnel, to facilitate seamless operations for our Principals
• Maintain physical fitness to stand on your feet for several hours without a break, provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, swimming, hiking, as well as maintain long schedules in the field.
• Capable of responsibly engaging to an active threat against the Principal
• Agent must be proficient in defensive tactics, in order to deescalate, or actively engage in potential threats against the Principals
• Submitting expense receipts
• Clocking in/out for work shifts

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

• Associates or bachelor s degree or certification from a recognized EP school (this can be supplemented with 2+ years of relevant industry experience)
• Graduation from a certified driving school is also preferrable, but this too can be supplemented based on experience
• Military or Law enforcement experience is a plus
• Proficient in the use of social media collection tools in support of protective intelligence
• Prior RST experience a plus
• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience
• Active First Responder, Paramedic or EMT certifications a…