Executive Protection Agent

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Conduct advance planning and threat and vulnerability assessments for travel and events, with the objective of identifying and reducing avoidable exposures related to timing, routing, locations, and dwell time.
• Provide close protection and related protective support for the client and/or family members during movements to events and appointments, applying evasive and/or defensive driving techniques when operationally required to manage safety and security risks.
• Provide in-person support for meetings, events, and travel days.
• Coincide closely with the Executive Driver and local resources, as required, to support secure arrivals and departures and to maintain continuity of protective coverage.
• Relay updates and information to the Executive Protection (EP) Manager during principal travel days.
• During non-travel days, provide support to the EP Manager.
• Effectively manage client and/or family member requests within the boundaries of established safety, security protocols, and protective best practices.
• Respond to emergencies and perform medical operations, as needed.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise.
• Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports, shift logs, pattern of life documentation, medical treatment reports, and other required records to support situational awareness, continuity of protection, and program accountability.
• Assist with protection schedules and team assignments, as directed.
• Ensure assigned vehicles are operationally ready, maintained in accordance with safety and maintenance guidelines, and prepared to support protective operations.
• Maintain and operate equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of executive protection experience including advance planning for high-profile clients.
• Current CA Guard Card, CA Exposed Firearms Permit, and CA CCW or HR218 are required.
• Defensive/protective driving skills, preferred.
• International experience, preferred.
• Professional client service skills appropriate to an executive-facing protective role, including discretion, responsiveness, and the ability to support client needs while maintaining safety, security, and professional boundaries.
• 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.
• Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.