Global Guardian
Executive Protection Agent/Security Driver
Falls Church, VA - Full Time
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/Security Driver will be responsible for protection, driving, and security for executives. We are seeking a highly skilled and discreet Executive Protection Agent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with C-suite level executives. The ideal candidate will possess advanced driving skills, executive protection training, and a valid Virginia DCJS license for unarmed professional security duties. This full-time role involves operating a luxury vehicle while ensuring the safety, security, and confidentiality of the principal during travel to and from business and personal engagements. The estimated start date for this role is early March 2026.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Competencies and Attributes
Qualifications and Education
Required Qualifications:
Position Type and Schedule
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Professional Standards
Reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other demands, 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].
Position Summary and Objective
The Executive Protection Agent/Security Driver will be responsible for protection, driving, and security for executives. We are seeking a highly skilled and discreet Executive Protection Agent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with C-suite level executives. The ideal candidate will possess advanced driving skills, executive protection training, and a valid Virginia DCJS license for unarmed professional security duties. This full-time role involves operating a luxury vehicle while ensuring the safety, security, and confidentiality of the principal during travel to and from business and personal engagements. The estimated start date for this role is early March 2026.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Safely transport C-suite executive(s) to scheduled destinations throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding areas
- Provide an appropriate level of proximity and close protection
- Conduct route planning, traffic monitoring, and contingency planning to ensure timely arrivals
- Maintain a professional and discreet demeanor at all times
- Conduct vehicle inspections before and after each trip
- Coordinate with security teams and administrative staff as needed
- Maintain situational awareness and respond effectively to any threats or emergencies
- Maintain a clean, mechanically sound, and fully fueled vehicle
- Ensure strict confidentiality at all times
- Must be able to manage time appropriately
- Provide the appropriate level of proximity to the CEO for personal protection
- Manage security at client events
- Create detailed standard operating procedures
- All other duties as assigned
Competencies and Attributes
- Excellent time-management skills
- Exceptional vigilance and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and make decisive, well-informed decisions
- Proven capability in handling high-stress situations and de-escalating conflicts
- Emotional intelligence and awareness to handle high stress situations with candor
Qualifications and Education
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an executive protection driver or in a similar role serving high-profile clientele
- Prior law enforcement, military, or high-level private security background
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Valid Virginia driver's license with a clean driving record
- Must have a clean criminal record
- Be at least 21 years of age and not prohibited from carrying a firearm
- Pass a fingerprinting/background check as part of the security licensing for VA, as well as DC CCW
- Must maintain an active DCJS license
- Must have completed all required Virginia state certified training for an (un)armed security guard (must provide certificates) with additional training as necessary
- Certification in Executive Protection or close protection (preferred: EP schools such as ESI, EPI, or similar)
- Excellent knowledge of the DC Metropolitan Area (DMV) and surrounding area roadways
- Experience in emergency response
- CPR/AED and First Aid certificate
- Strong judgment, discretion, and interpersonal communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Tactical/emergency driving course certification (EVOC, SDC, etc.)
- Familiarity with secure communications and advanced work
- Possess a Virginia CCW permit for concealed carry in other states with reciprocity
- Eligible or possess a Maryland CCW permit for concealed carry
- Eligible or possess a DC SPO license and CCW permit for concealed carry
Position Type and Schedule
- Regular Full-Time (RFT)
- Expected 40 hours a week, Mon – Fri
- Opportunity for overtime
- In-person position located in Falls Church, VA
- 24/7 availability to the client while on a task
- May require domestic and international travel
- Salary: $50.00 per hour
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Professional Standards
Reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals or high-alert security issues
- Exposure to sensitive and confidential information
- Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods
- Must be physically fit to respond to emergencies and potentially assist with protective movement
- Frequent sitting and standing
- Held to professional standards to maintain a high degree of moral conduct and client safety.
As part of our commitment to maintaining professional standards for our clients, we reserve the right to review publicly available online content and public information on social media platforms to ensure alignment with our company's professional standards. We do not require, nor will we ask for, access to private, non-public social media accounts or passwords.
We reserve the right to review public-facing social media profiles and online content for compliance with company professional standards. We do not require, nor will we ask, access to private, non-public social media accounts or passwords.
We reserve the right to review public-facing social media profiles and online content for compliance with company professional standards. We do not require, nor will we ask, access to private, non-public social media accounts or passwords.
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].
