Residential Security Agent

Duties

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated principals and their properties.
• Maintain a knowledge of baseline principal, property and neighborhood activities.
• Monitor property and area activities and conditions via closed-circuit television camera system and physical perimeter checks.
• Control access to properties and maintain security logs for guests, service personnel, and vendors.
• Drive or transport principals, family members, guests.
• Conduct advance work as needed.
• Screen and track mail and deliveries.
• Monitor weather and natural disasters, traffic, public safety incidents and trends, neighborhood watch programs, local and national current events.
• Coverage of common tasks with site staff.
• Complete daily household tasks and maintenance as requested by principals.
• Ensure 24/7 operational readiness through stocking supplies and equipment upkeep.
• Operate within parameters established by standard operating procedures and applicable laws.
• Coordinate with and support executive protection element of the team.
• Coordinate with and support special off-site assignments/details.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use and proper maintenance for all equipment (i.e., vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.).
• Potential local travel approximately 5% - 10% of the time to other RST sites or principal destinations.
• Must be flexible and open to working overtime shifts whether they are night or day shift, coming in early and staying late if needed.
• Must possess the ability to multitask in a very fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay vigilant sitting in a vehicle or security office for extended periods of time.
• Must be a proactive problem solver with the capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in security camera systems, use of smartphones, communications, and collaboration apps (Google Drive, Word, Excel & Power Point).
• Must be dog friendly.
• Must keep a professional appearance, have good personal hygiene.
• Must be responsive via phone call, text and email as needed to support the team.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to be personable, successfully interact with clients, superiors, peers, vendors and neighbors.

Position Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of combined experience in relevant security, military, and/or law enforcement positions.
• Physically fit to facilitate emergency responses.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for Adult, Child & Infant certification.
• California BSIS Guard Card.
• California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit with 9mm endorsement.
• Passport* (if required).
• All certifications must be current.
• Employees are responsible for keeping all certifications/licenses active.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly.
• Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary.
• Prolonged periods sitting of 5+ hours at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Prolonged periods of standing on your feet without a break.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to lift, drag a human up to 200lbs or more, if necessary.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, crawl.
• Being able to respond to physical attacks, natural disasters, evacuations.

Required Skills And Traits

• Excels working in a team environment.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks frequently and for long durations.
• High proficiency with firearms.
• Excellent critical thinking and sound judgement.
• Friendly, approachable and professional demeanor.
• High moral and ethical character.

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual (Spanish, American Sign Language, etc.).
• Prior residential and/or fixed site security experience.
• Proficient in the use of social media collection tools in support of protective intelligence.
• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, covert protection and basic medical support experience.
• Prior training course(s) in residential security or executive protection.
• Prior attendance of a recognized EP school (i.e., ESI, EPI, Oatman, PFC, ITG4, TFTT).
• Advanced emergency medical certification – Active First Responder, EMT or paramedic.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.
• Valid California or H.R.218 carry concealed weapons permit.

Salary And Benefits

• Minimum compensation of $110,000 per year.
• Pay structure per shift includes built-in overtime and double-time in accordance with California and federal laws.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual.
• Holiday pay for select holidays (6).
• Company 401(k).
• Flexible insurance plans - Medical, dental and vision.
• Up to 100% of employee premium paid for by Keelson (plan upgradable for additional employee paid premium).
• $150 credit per family member (up to 4 family members).
• Life Insurance.
• Long Term Disability.

Detail Structure

• Full-time position.
• Weekends, Holidays, Overtime/additional shifts as needed.
• Domestic/local travel (if desired by the principal/s).
• Quarterly sustainment training - firearms, defensive tactics, medical, driving.

Employment With Keelson

• At-will employment.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• License by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services: Private Patrol Operator (PPO) #120989.