Job Details:Job Title: Executive Protection Agent
Location: Based in Orange County, CA, residents preferred, but open to travel-in or relocation.
Job type: Full-time, with full benefits
Compensation: $145,000 minimum annual compensation
FLSA: Non-exempt
Schedule: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 12-hour shifts
Job Summary: This is an unarmed Executive Protection Agent position based in Orange County, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting a single primary client on an embedded EP team. Candidates must demonstrate strong domestic and international travel experience, multi-agent coverage capabilities, and proven advance work skills. Applicants should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and in social settings involving high-profile public figures.
We are looking for mature professionals with several years of prior military experience, in combination with team-based EP experience. Candidates must also be comfortable participating in a multi-step recruitment process, including several interviews and client meet-and-greet sessions where professionalism and character will be thoroughly evaluated.
Job Description:
The Executive Protection Agent is tasked with numerous functions, this detail operates in a dynamic and multi-faceted environment. Below are just some of the functions and responsibilities:
- Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals
- 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
- Multiple coverage experience
- Travel when required, both domestic and international
- Provide close protection to Principals at various venues, events, business meetings, personal trips, etc.
- 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
Position Certificates and Licenses: - CA BSIS Security Guard license
- A Valid United States Driver's License
- Current Passport with more than six months expiration
- CPR/First Aid/AED certified for Adults, Children, and Infanta
Preferred Education and Experience: - Certification from a recognized EP school
- Graduation from a certified driving school is also preferrable
- 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 a plus
- Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.
- California CCW permit is a plus
Required Skills and Experience: - 3-5 years of relevant EP experience
- Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in use of smartphones, communications/tracking apps, and collaboration apps
- Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment and as a solo practitioner
- Excellent communicator with the ability to professionally and successfully converse with clients, superiors, peers, and vendors
Physical Requirements: Ability to:
- Swiftly patrol large properties and quickly access all areas of an assignment.
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods, including continuous standing for 4-5 or more hours without a break when operationally required.
- Sit for prolonged periods, including 5 or more hours while monitoring surveillance systems or performing security operations.
- Run, sprint, or traverse long distances during emergency response situations.
- Perform sustained physical activity immediately following a maximum-effort emergency response.
- Respond effectively to physical attacks, emergencies, medical incidents, natural disasters, evacuations, and other critical incidents.
- Move, crawl, climb, and maneuver through structured and unstructured environments, including confined or unpredictable spaces.
- Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required to perform essential job functions.
- Lift and carry equipment or other objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
- Safely wear, carry, and operate required duty gear and equipment throughout an assigned shift.
- Physically control, capture, restrain, detain, lift, or drag individuals weighing 200 pounds or more when required.
- Perform assigned duties safely and effectively in diverse environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, high humidity, inclement weather, and aquatic or coastal environments.
Salary and Benefits:
- $145,000 minimum annual compensation
- Work Schedule - 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 12-hour workdays
- Paid time off (PTO) accrual
- Holiday pay for select holidays you work (6)
- Company 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible insurance plans - Medical, dental and vision
- 100% of employee premium paid for by Keelson (plan upgradable for additional employee paid premium)
- Generous employer contribution per family member (up to 4 family members) to help lower employee contributions for dependents that join the plan
- Critical Accident/Illness coverage
