Executive Protection Agent

Global Guardian•San Jose, CA

4d•$55 - $65

About The Position

Global Guardian protects and delivers employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide. We are a leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals. Our 24/7 Operations Centers in McLean, VA, and Charlotte, NC, identify, monitor, and respond to threats and emergencies with on-the-ground teams in over 100 countries. Our world-class professionals have extensive intelligence community experience, military special operations, and federal law enforcement. Founded over ten years ago by a Delta Force Sergeant Major and an Army Special Forces Colonel, we are a values-based organization focusing on a camaraderie, service, and excellence culture. We have managed crises in the worst environments in the world, and we know how to act fast to provide unmatched service for our clients. Global Guardian is an investor-backed, high-growth company that offers employees growth opportunities within the organization. Position Summary and Objective The Executive Protection Agent will provide a client with physical protection, protective transportation, security, and welfare by performing armed or unarmed executive protection missions. The position will be based in a designated geographic region. This position will support the overall security team in its client coverage and entail daily transportation for the client. Most work will entail local area advances, daily transportation, and providing protective security at events, appointments, and office environments.

Requirements

5+ years of executive protection experience, including advanced planning, surveillance, counter-surveillance operations; International security experience preferred.
A high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree preferable.
Basic medical first aid training, AED; CPR certification preferred.
Must be at least 21 years old and have no criminal history.
A valid Driver's License in the state where the job is located required.
California BSIS Security Guard Permit (Required)
California BSIS Security Exposed Weapons Permit (Required)
California Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) (Required)
Working knowledge of the San Jose, California area.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication; second language skills preferred.
Basic defensive driving tactics training and experience.
Demonstrated experience developing relationships on assignments.
Ability to maintain composure with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public under urgency and pressure.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

Provide close protection and other security-related duties for the client during domestic assignments.
Perform local area travel advances to review departures, arrivals, movements, routes, and emergency actions and ascertain threat vulnerabilities on all movements and travel.
Effectively operate in various professional environments to ensure safety protocols and security precautions are managed functionally for the client and surrounding persons.
Effectively manage client and surrounding persons to ensure safety and security precautions are maintained.
Respond to emergencies and perform adequate medical first aid operations.
Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise during the conduct of a mission.
Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns promptly.
Effectively communicate with clients and management through incident reports and other administrative tools.
Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
Operate and maintain protective, operational, and communications equipment, including a vehicle.
Promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.
Prepare mission plans and submit all required reports on time, including expense and closing reports.
All other duties, as assigned.