Executive Protection Agent

Global Guardian • Minneapolis, MN

56d • $124,000

About The Position

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, and security driving; 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.
• Completed Minnesota Security Guard Training Courses with certificate required.
• Completed Minnesota firearms training with certificate required. Recertification as required by employer or PDB.
• Defensive driving tactics training/experience as an executive driver.
• Working knowledge of the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.
• 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.
• Securely transport the client or family members to events and appointments.
• 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.
• Conduct vehicle inspection (tires, fuel, lights, and GPS, first aid kit, comms, and emergency gear).
• Analyze current route for traffic, crime alerts, weather, and civil unrest.
• Verify site access for each itinerary location; reconfirm appointments and venue coordination.
• Perform radio and encrypted communication checks.
• Review CEO's itinerary and any sensitive events or travel adjustments.
• Advance arrival at meeting locations for security assessment.
• Escort principal during transitions with posture adjusted to threat level.
• Maintain constant readiness and secure vehicle positioning during stops.
• Coordinate with on-site security and ensure exit strategies are viable.
• Monitor surroundings, detect potential risks, and respond to changes.
• Conduct digital surveillance of local media, protest alerts, police activity.
• Remain in close coordination with other agents, assistants, and drivers.
• Adapt plans to changes in executive schedule and environment.
• Escort CEO to final secure location or residence.
• File mission report detailing incidents, deviations, and environment scans.
• Replenish and secure equipment for next duty cycle.
• Deliver handover report to incoming EP agent if shift rotation is in place.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary benefits including Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance, and Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Traditional (Pre-Tax) and Roth 401(k) contribution options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees