Executive Protection Agent

Keelson Strategic

94d • $135,000 - $145,000

About The Position

This is an unarmed position for an Executive Protection Agent in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates should be experienced in domestic/international travel, have multiple coverage experience, and advance experience. Comfortable in fast paced environment. Comfortable in social settings with high profile public figures.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant EP experience
• 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 Infants
• Good understanding of the latest technology in use of smartphones, communications/tracking apps, and collaboration apps
• Ability 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
• Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary
• Prolonged periods sitting of 5+ hours at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment
• Prolonged periods of standing on your feet without a break 4-5+ hours
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to lift, drag a human up to 200lbs or more, if necessary
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, crawl
• Ability to respond to physical attacks, natural disasters, evacuations

Nice To Haves

• Certification from a recognized EP school
• Graduation from a certified driving school
• Military or Law enforcement experience
• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience
• Active First Responder, Paramedic or EMT certifications
• Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports
• California CCW permit

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals
• 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.)
• Maintain an acceptable professional appearance
• Communicate with the Principal’s, staff, coworkers, and other third party vendors utilizing a customer service approach
• Adapt to various tasks that would be assigned outside of traditional security operations/roles
• Interact with children
• Engage in on-the-spot critical thinking and improvisation
• Exhibit strong emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Socially engineer desired outcomes in various social settings
• Submit to pre-employment, post-accident and random drug testing as determined by management
• Work shifts that can include days/nights/weekends/holidays/OT
• Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips
• 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
• Engage responsibly to an active threat against the Principal
• Be proficient in defensive tactics to deescalate or actively engage in potential threats against the Principals

Benefits

• $135,000-$145,000 minimum annual compensation
• Paid sick leave
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance - We pay 100% of employee medical plan, and provide a $150 credit for up to 4 family members
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Work Schedule - 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 10 hour work days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level