Executive Protection Agent

About the role

The Executive Protection Agent provides overall support to a protective security detail in the San Francisco, CA area. This detail operates in a dynamic, multi-faceted, and fast-paced environment. This unarmed role requires candidates to serve interchangeably as an EP agent and driver, with both domestic and international travel. Candidates must be comfortable in social settings with high-profile public figures and capable of planning and executing site assessments and advancements, adjusting quickly to changing circumstances. Extensive prior travel experience as a primary EP agent is required to succeed in this role and is a key indicator of an ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals, extended family and their properties
• Drive Principals to various personal/business venues and/or additional off-site assignments
• Demonstrate proficiency in use and proper maintenance for all equipment used in support of the protective operations program (i.e. vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.)
• Maintain an acceptable professional appearance
• Communicate with the Principal's, staff, coworkers, and other third party vendors utilizing a customer service approach
• Adapt to various tasks that would be assigned outside of traditional security operations/roles
• Interact with children
• Apply on-the-spot critical thinking and improvisation
• Utilize STRONG emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Socially engineer desired outcomes in a variety of social settings
• Work shifts that can include days/nights/weekends/holidays/OT
• Adapt to a changing schedule
• Travel when required, local, domestic and international
• Provide close protection to Principals at various venues, events, business meetings, personal trips, etc.
• Maintain a positive attitude through a wide variety of situations and conduct themselves in a manner which contributes to a positive and professional work environment
• Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips
• Complete detailed reports with proficient writing skills
• Coordinate with Principal's staff and outside personnel to facilitate seamless operations for our Principals
• Maintain physical fitness to stand on your feet for several hours without a break, provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, swimming, hiking, as well as maintain long schedules in the field
• Responsibly engage to an active threat against the Principal
• Utilize defensive tactics proficiency to deescalate, or actively engage in potential threats against the Principals
• Submit expense receipts
• Clock in/out for work shifts

Required certifications and licenses

• CA BSIS Security Guard license
• A Valid United States Driver's License
• Current Passport with more than six months expiration
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification for Adults, Children, and Infants

Preferred education and experience

• Associates or bachelor's degree or certification from a recognized EP school (this can be supplemented with 2+ years of relevant industry experience)
• Graduation from a certified driving school is also preferable, but this too can be supplemented based on experience
• Military or Law enforcement experience is a plus
• Proficient in the use of social media collection tools in support of protective intelligence
• Prior RST experience a plus
• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience
• Active First Responder, Paramedic or EMT certifications a plus
• Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.

Required skills and experience

• 3-5 years of executive protection experience
• Multi-year domestic and international travel experience to various locations for extended amounts of time
• Good understanding of the latest technology in the use of smartphones, communications, and collaboration apps
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communicator with the ability to professionally and successfully converse with clients, superiors, peers, and vendors
• Drug free; must pass a drug screening and submit to periodic screenings throughout employment
• Efficiency in google docs, sheets, g drive, the whole g suite

Specific training related to this specific detail will be provided upon hire.

Physical requirements

• Swiftly patrol large properties and quickly access all areas of an assignment
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods, including continuous standing for 4–5 or more hours without a break when operationally required
• Sit for prolonged periods, including 5 or more hours while monitoring surveillance systems or performing security operations
• Run, sprint, or traverse long distances during emergency response situations
• Perform sustained physical activity immediately following a maximum-effort emergency response
• Respond effectively to physical attacks, emergencies, medical incidents, natural disasters, evacuations, and other critical incidents
• Move, crawl, climb, and maneuver through structured and unstructured environments, including confined or unpredictable spaces
• Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required to perform essential job functions
• Lift and carry equipment or other objects weighing at least 50 pounds
• Safely wear, carry, and operate required duty gear and equipment throughout an assigned shift
• Physically control, capture, restrain, detain, lift, or drag individuals weighing 200 pounds or more when required
• Perform assigned duties safely and effectively in diverse environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, high humidity, inclement weather, and aquatic or coastal environments

Compensation and benefits

$145,000 minimum annual compensation

• Travel in - can live anywhere in the US
• 16-hour shifts, guaranteed overtime pay in accordance with CA state law and Federal law
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Holiday pay for select holidays you work (6)
• Company 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible insurance plans - Medical, dental and vision
• 100% of employee premium paid for by Keelson (plan upgradable for additional employee paid premium)
• Generous employer contribution per family member (up to 4 family members) to help lower employee contributions for dependents that join the plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Accident/Illness coverage