Executive Protection Agent/Driver

Control Risks•Boston, MA

7h•$45 - $50

About The Position

Control Risks is seeking an Executive Security Driver to support a major global life sciences client in the Boston/Cambridge area. The role serves as a junior executive protection agent supporting the client’s Massachusetts-based Chief Executive Officer. It combines armed executive protection with secure transportation and is not a chauffeur-only position. The successful candidate will understand the protective mission, support advance work and movement planning, and contribute to a small executive protection team. The position works under the direction of the Senior Executive Protection Manager and alongside the Executive Protection Agent and Protective Intelligence Analyst. The ideal candidate has executive protection experience, sound judgment, formal protective driving training, strong situational awareness, and the maturity to work discreetly in a low-profile corporate environment. The role includes domestic and international travel and requires readiness to respond to emergencies, medical incidents, security threats, and crises. The anticipated pay range is $45.00 to $50.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, or as otherwise required by law. Control Risks offers a discretionary performance bonus scheme and a benefits package.

Requirements

Minimum 5–8 years of executive protection experience supporting corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, government officials, or public figures.
Active LEOSA (HR-218/HR-214) credential.
Accredited Executive Protection certification from a recognized provider such as ASIS, Executive Security International (ESI), PFC Training, EPI, LaSorsa & Associates, or equivalent.
Accredited Protective Driving, Evasive Driving, or Protective Operations Driving certification.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Experience conducting advance work, threat assessments, and protective operations.
Experience performing executive transportation and protective driving assignments.
Ability to lawfully carry a firearm and obtain any required state permits or licenses.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Valid passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Strong communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous law enforcement, federal agency, military special operations, diplomatic security, or government protective services experience.
ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.
Experience supporting C-suite executives in a corporate environment.
Surveillance detection or protective intelligence experience.
Emergency medical, trauma care, or tactical medicine training.

Responsibilities

Provide armed and unarmed executive protection during daily activities, meetings, events, and domestic and international travel.
Deliver secure, discreet, and professional transportation for executives and authorized passengers.
Conduct advance work, site assessments, route reconnaissance, and movement planning.
Develop and execute protective security plans and contingency procedures.
Monitor the operating environment and identify potential security concerns, threats, or vulnerabilities.
Coordinate with executive assistants, corporate stakeholders, venue security, law enforcement, transportation providers, and external partners.
Maintain readiness to respond to emergencies, medical incidents, security threats, and crisis situations.
Support airport movements, hotel arrivals, executive events, off-site meetings, and high-profile engagements.
Ensure assigned vehicles are maintained, fueled, equipped, and operationally ready.
Maintain accurate operational records, incident reports, travel documentation, and security assessments.
Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and executive service.