Executive Security Agent

Pinkerton • Norridge, IL

22d • $35 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact. At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team of industry subject matter experts. The Executive Security Agent, assigned to a specific client, will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of senior executives at the corporate headquarters. The Agent provides protection from potential threats to their safety, confidential information, and reputation. This role requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and strategic thinking.

Requirements

• High School diploma with degree preferred and previous law enforcement, military, and/or protective security experience.
• An IL PERC, FOID, and FCC are required.
• Concierge-level customer service skills.
• Knowledge of executive access control and crisis management.
• Sound judgement and discretion.
• Able to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Executive protection training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Provide the C-Suite with concierge-level security at the client's headquarters.
• Manage and oversee access control for executive areas, ensuring only authorized personnel gain entry.
• Respond swiftly to any security breaches or incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to the executives.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that may arise.
• Write detailed incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.
• Secure communication channels to protect sensitive information.
• Identify and escalate equipment deficiencies/failures.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED