PSD
Executive Protection Agent
Full Time • Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
OVERVIEW
PSD is seeking a Executive Protection Agent a highly professional, discreet, and dependable agent to join our protection team on a part-time or on-call basis. The agent will ensure the safety, security, and privacy of a high-profile client and family by performing both armed and unarmed executive-protection assignments with exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide armed and/or unarmed close protection during domestic and international assignments.
- Lead counter-surveillance and protective-advance operations.
- Conduct advance planning, site surveys, and threat/vulnerability assessments.
- Transport clients and/or family members safely using defensive and evasive driving techniques when required.
- Maintain a low-profile yet assertive protective posture consistent with the client’s lifestyle.
- Respond to emergencies and perform medical assistance as needed.
- Balance client requests with operational safety requirements and risk management protocols.
Support & Communication
- Professionally de-escalate tense situations or individuals at the client’s residence, workplace, or events.
- Maintain clear communication with team members, client representatives, and operations management.
- Accurately complete required documentation including incident reports, shift logs, route plans, and medical reports.
- Ensure all vehicles and equipment are operational, clean, and mission-ready before each shift.
- Promptly identify and report any equipment or operational deficiencies.
Reporting
- Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
- Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports. shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
- Assist in scheduling protection shifts and coordinating team assignments.
- Maintain operational logs and administrative records in compliance with company policy and confidentiality standards.
- Promptly identify and report any equipment or operational deficiencies.
DRIVING RESPOSIBLITIES
- Serve as primary driver or follow-car driver as assigned.
- Operate vehicles safely and comfortably while identifying and mitigating potential threats along routes.
- Prepare primary and alternate routes in advance; ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for deployment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior law enforcement and/or military experience highly desired.
- Completion of a recognized Executive Protection training program or four-year degree preferred.
- Valid California BSIS Guard Card (required).
- Valid California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit (required).
- Valid California Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) (preferred).
- Demonstrated firearms proficiency and strict adherence to safe-handling protocols.
- Medical certification (First Responder, EMT, 18D, Paramedic, Navy Corpsman) strongly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Reliable means of communication (email and cell phone).
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
- International or multi-client experience highly valued.
Working Conditions & Requirements
- Must pass background, reference, drug, and behavioral screenings in compliance with California Labor Code §432.7 and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
- Maintain professional demeanor under stress and in emergency situations.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Capable of rapid decision-making and problem solving under pressure.
- Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
- Regular use of computers and communication equipment.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Occasional lifting and physical activity required for protective response.
- Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent sitting, standing and/or walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
- Domestic and/or international travel.
- 24/7 availability to the client.
Pay Rate:
$40 - $50 /hr
Schedule:
Full Time / By Job Demand
Schedules available:
8 hour shift (Minimum)
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
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