Executive Protection Agent

Global Guardian protects and delivers employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide. We are a leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals. Our 24/7 Operations Centers in McLean, VA, and Charlotte, NC, identify, monitor, and respond to threats and emergencies with on-the-ground teams in over 100 countries. Our world‑class professionals have extensive intelligence community experience, military special operations, and federal law enforcement.

Founded over ten years ago by a Delta Force Sergeant Major and an Army Special Forces Colonel, we are a values‑based organization focusing on camaraderie, service, and excellence culture. We have managed crises in the worst environments in the world, and we know how to act fast to provide unmatched service for our clients. Global Guardian is an investor‑backed, high‑growth company that offers employees growth opportunities within the organization.

The Executive Protection Agent will provide a client with physical protection, protective transportation, security, and welfare by performing armed or unarmed executive protection missions. The position will be based in a designated geographic region and will support the overall security team in its client coverage, entailing daily transportation for the client. Most work will involve local area advances, daily transportation, and providing protective security at events, appointments, and office environments.

• Provide close protection and other security‑related duties for the client during domestic assignments.
• Perform local area travel advances to review departures, arrivals, movements, routes, and emergency actions and assess threat vulnerabilities.
• Operate in various professional environments to ensure safety protocols and security precautions are managed for the client and surrounding persons.
• Manage client and surrounding persons to maintain safety and security precautions.
• Respond to emergencies and perform adequate medical first aid operations.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise during the conduct of a mission.
• Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns promptly.
• Communicate with clients and management through incident reports and other administrative tools.
• Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
• Operate and maintain protective, operational, and communications equipment, including a vehicle.
• Identify and promptly elevate deficiencies/failures.
• Prepare mission plans and submit all required reports on time, including expense and closing reports.
• All other duties, as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication; second language skills preferred.
• Basic defensive driving tactics training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships on assignments.
• Ability to maintain composure with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public under urgency and pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• 5+ years of executive protection experience, including advanced planning, surveillance, counter-surveillance operations; international security experience preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree preferable.
• Basic medical first aid training, AED; CPR certification preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have no criminal history.
• A valid Driver's License in the state where the job is located required.
• California BSIS Security Guard Permit (Required)
• California BSIS Security Exposed Weapons Permit (Required)
• California Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) (Required)
• Working knowledge of the San Jose, California area.

• Regular Full-Time (RFT), non-exempt position.
• 24/7 availability to the client while on a task.
• May require domestic and international travel.
• Salary Range: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour.

• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual situations or…