Executive Protection Agent
San Jose, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Position Summary and Objective
The Executive Protection Agent will provide a client with physical protection, security, and welfare by performing armed executive protection missions. The position will be based in San Jose, CA. The position is a full-time role. This full-time agent will work as part of a security team covering the client. Most of the work being done will be in the designated region, with the possibility of both domestic and international travel. The agent will work for the onsite Team leader and the Global Guardian West Coast Manager.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Competencies and Attributes
Qualifications and Education
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other requirements, the demands of the job include:
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Global Guardian is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status, or genetic information. If you need reasonable accommodation regarding the application process, do not hesitate to contact [email protected].
The Executive Protection Agent will provide a client with physical protection, security, and welfare by performing armed executive protection missions. The position will be based in San Jose, CA. The position is a full-time role. This full-time agent will work as part of a security team covering the client. Most of the work being done will be in the designated region, with the possibility of both domestic and international travel. The agent will work for the onsite Team leader and the Global Guardian West Coast Manager.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide close protection and other security-related duties for the client during daily activities and local and domestic travel
- Perform travel advances to review departures, arrivals, movements, routes, and emergency actions to ascertain threat vulnerabilities on all movements and travel
- Securely transport the client to events and appointments
- Respond to emergencies and perform adequate medical first aid operations
- Deescalate tense situations 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 creating schedules and team assignments
- Operate and maintain protective, operational, and communications equipment
- 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
Competencies and Attributes
- Low key professional demeanor who takes direction
- Excellent verbal and written communication; second language skills preferred
- Basic defensive driving tactics, training and experience
- Demonstrated experience developing working relationships on assignments
- Ability to maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public under urgency and pressure
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
Qualifications and Education
- At least 5 years of executive protection experience, including advanced planning, surveillance and counter-surveillance operations, and security driving
- A high school diploma or GED (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
- Basic medical first aid training, AED; CPR certification (Required)
- Current LEOSA or California Concealed Carry permit (Required)
- California BSIS Guard Card (Required)
- California BSIS Exposed Weapon Card (Required)
- Regular Full-Time (RFT)
- 24/7 availability to the client while on task
- May require local, domestic and international travel
- Flexible shift schedule when needed
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other requirements, the demands of the job include:
- Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area
- Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergencies
- Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, and/or awareness of personal safety and the safety of others
- Work with multiple people of all ages and participate in physical activities and outdoor events
- Exposure to sensitive and confidential information
- Regular computer usage
- Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus
- Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking which may be required for extended periods of time and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
- On occasion, may be required to perform stressful and physical activity when needed.
- 24/7 availability to the client while on task
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Global Guardian is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status, or genetic information. If you need reasonable accommodation regarding the application process, do not hesitate to contact [email protected].
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