Executive Protection Agent

Pinkerton•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Protection Agent will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security of a high-profile client by performing armed and/or unarmed executive protection assignments. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our network of industry subject matter experts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with three to five years of executive protection experience including advance planning, surveillance, and counter surveillance operations for high-profile clients.
North Carolina PPS Unarmed Security Officer Training Certificate, North Carolina PPS Firearms Training Certificate, Close Personal Protection License, and Concealed Carry Permit and/or HR-218/LEOSA with current Annual Firearm Qualification required.
This position requires completion of Pinkerton’s licensing process which may include verification of required licenses and affiliation to the appropriate Pinkerton entity.
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.
Concierge-level customer service skills.
Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Defensive driving tactics training and/or experience, preferred.
International experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the client during domestic and/or international assignments.
Lead counter surveillance operations.
Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments.
Transport the client and/or family members to events and appointments, using evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as needed.
Effectively manage the client and/or their family/representative requests against the need to ensure all safety and security precautions.
Respond to emergencies and perform medical operations, as needed.
Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at the client’s residence and/or events.
Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports. shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
Ensure vehicle is always clean and operating within all safety and maintenance guidelines.
Assist with protection schedules and team assignments, as directed.
Operate and maintain protective, operations, and communications equipment and promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.
All other duties, as assigned.