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.