Executive Protection Agent

Pinkerton

$124K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in executive protection.
  • Current CA Guard Card, CA Exposed Firearms Permit, CA CCW or HR218 required.
  • Preferred defensive/protective driving experience.
  • International experience is a plus.
  • Strong client service skills with an emphasis on discretion and professionalism.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Pinkerton's core values in all actions.
  • Conduct advance planning and threat assessments for events and travel.
  • Provide close protection and utilize evasive driving techniques as needed.
  • In-person support during client meetings and travel days.
  • Collaborate with Executive Driver for secure arrivals and departures.
  • Keep EP Manager updated during client travel days.
  • Manage requests per safety protocols and best practices.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • 401(K) retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Access to employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Executive Protection Agent, assigned to a specific client, is responsible for managing foreseeable risk to the welfare, physical safety, and security of a high-profile client through advance planning, protective operations, and real-time decision-making. This role may involve armed and/or unarmed executive protection assignments based on program and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
  • Conduct advance planning and threat and vulnerability assessments for travel and events, with the objective of identifying and reducing avoidable exposures related to timing, routing, locations, and dwell time.
  • Provide close protection and related protective support for the client and/or family members during movements to events and appointments, applying evasive and/or defensive driving techniques when operationally required to manage safety and security risks.
  • Provide in-person support for meetings, events, and travel days.
  • Coordinate closely with the Executive Driver and local resources, as required, to support secure arrivals and departures and to maintain continuity of protective coverage.
  • Relay updates and information to the Executive Protection (EP) Manager during principal travel days.
  • During non-travel days, provide support to the EP Manager.
  • Effectively manage client and/or family member requests within the boundaries of established safety, security protocols, and protective best practices.
  • Respond to emergencies and perform medical operations, as needed.
  • Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise.
  • Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
  • Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports, shift logs, pattern of life documentation, medical treatment reports, and other required records to support situational awareness, continuity of protection, and program accountability.
  • Assist with protection schedules and team assignments, as directed.
  • Ensure assigned vehicles are operationally ready, maintained in accordance with safety and maintenance guidelines, and prepared to support protective operations.
  • Maintain and operate equipment.
  • All other duties, as assigned.


Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with at least five years of executive protection experience including advance planning for high-profile clients. Current CA Guard Card, CA Exposed Firearms Permit, and CA CCW or HR218 are required.

  • Defensive/protective driving skills, preferred.
  • International experience, preferred.
  • Professional client service skills appropriate to an executive-facing protective role, including discretion, responsiveness, and the ability to support client needs while maintaining safety, security, and professional boundaries.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Sound independent judgment/decision-making and problem resolution skills.
  • Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;
  • Regular computer usage.
  • Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
  • Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
  • Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
  • Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situations.
  • Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
  • Frequent sitting, standing and/or walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
  • On occasion, may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
  • 24/7 availability.
  • Domestic and/or international travel, as needed.


Benefits

Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.

Posted Salary Range

USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.

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