Executive Protection Agent

Keelson Strategic; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid time off (PTO) accrual

Holiday pay for select holidays

Job summary

Keelson Strategic is seeking an Executive Protection Agent based in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will work closely with a primary client, ensuring safety and security through domestic and international travel. Responsibilities include driving, using protective equipment, and maintaining a professional demeanor.

The position offers a minimum annual compensation of $145,000, flexible medical insurance, paid time off, and a generous 401(k) plan. Candidates should have strong physical fitness, critical thinking skills, and relevant experience in high-profile environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant Executive Protection experience.
• Understanding of the latest technology and apps.
• Ability to engage professionally with clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of designated Principals.
• Drive Principals to various venues.
• Maintain equipment for protective operations.
• Handle critical thinking and improvisation in the field.
• Conduct advance work for travel and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Critical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Surveillance monitoring

Education

Certification from a recognized EP school

Military or law-enforcement experience

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Tools

Communication devices

Surveillance equipment

Medical supplies

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Executive Protection Agent
Location: Based in Los Angeles, CA; residents preferred but open to travel‑in or relocation.
Job type: Full‑time, with full benefits
Compensation: $145,000 minimum annual compensation
Travel‑In Position: Live anywhere in the US

Job Summary

This is an unarmed Executive Protection Agent position based in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting a single primary client on a small, tenured embedded EP team, balanced domestic and international travel, multi‑agent coverage, and proven advance work skills. Applicants must demonstrate strong physical fitness, proven experience in corporate and high‑profile environments, and ability to operate in fast‑paced settings while maintaining professionalism and character under scrutiny.

Job Description

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals.
• Drive Principals to various personal/business venues and/or additional off‑site assignments.
• Proficiently use and maintain all equipment for protective operations (vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.).
• Maintain an acceptable professional appearance.
• Communicate with the Principal’s staff, coworkers, and third‑party vendors using a customer‑service approach.
• Adapt to tasks outside traditional security operations.
• Interact with children as needed.
• Execute on‑the‑spot critical thinking and improvisation.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and self‑awareness.
• Navigate social settings, employing social engineering to achieve desired outcomes.
• Submit to pre‑employment, post‑accident, and random drug testing as determined by management.
• Work shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime.
• Present multiple coverage experience.
• Travel domestically and internationally when required.
• Provide close protection at venues, events, business meetings, personal trips, etc.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional conduct in all situations.
• Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips.
• Write detailed reports with proficient writing skills.
• Coordinate with Principal’s staff and outside personnel to facilitate seamless operations.
• Maintain physical fitness for prolonged duty: stand for several hours, run, swim, hike, etc.
• Engage responsibly with active threats against the Principal.
• Use proficient defensive tactics to deescalate or actively engage threats.

Position Certificates and Licenses

• CA BSIS Security Guard license
• Valid United States Driver’s License
• Current Passport with at least six months validity remaining
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification for adults, children, and infants

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certification from a recognized EP school
• Graduation from a certified driving school
• Military or law‑enforcement experience
• Training in defensive tactics, counter‑surveillance, surveillance detection, and covert protection
• Active First Responder, Paramedic, or EMT certifications
• Regular participation in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3‑5 years of relevant EP experience
• Understanding of the latest technology: smartphones, communication/tracking apps, collaboration apps
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and as a solo practitioner
• Excellent communicator capable of engaging clients, superiors, peers, and vendors professionally

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary
• Prolonged periods sitting (5+ hours) at a desk while monitoring surveillance equipment
• Prolonged periods standing (4‑5+ hours) without a break
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and, if necessary, lift, drag, or move a human up to 200 pounds or more
• Capacity to bend, twist, stoop, and crawl as needed
• Ability to respond to physical attacks, natural disasters, and evacuations

Salary and Benefits

• $145,000 minimum annual compensation
• Work schedule: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 12‑hour workdays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Holiday pay for select holidays worked (6 holidays)
• Company 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 100% employee premium paid by Keelson (upgradable for additional employees)
• Generous employer contribution per family member (up to 4) to reduce employee contributions for dependents
• Life insurance, voluntary life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability, critical accident/illness coverage

Employment with Keelson is at‑will. Keelson Strategic is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

Keelson Strategic is licensed in the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Private Patrol Operator #120989.