Executive Protection Agent

globalguardian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Guardian seeks an Executive Protection Agent to provide armed or unarmed protective services for high‑profile clients. Based in a designated region, you will coordinate daily transportation, perform area advances, and deliver protective security at events, appointments, and office environments.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong communication, risk assessment, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive protection experience, including advanced planning and surveillance.
• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferable.
• Basic medical first aid training, AED; CPR certification preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have no criminal history.
• A valid Driver's License in the state where the job is located.
• California BSIS Security Guard Permit (Required) and Exposed Weapons Permit (Required) and CCW (Required).
• Working knowledge of the San Jose, California area.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection for the client during domestic assignments.
• Perform local area travel advances to review movements and routes and identify threats.
• Maintain safety protocols and security precautions for the client and surrounding persons.
• Manage client and surrounding persons to ensure safety and security.
• Respond to emergencies and provide medical first aid operations.
• Deescalate tense situations during missions.
• Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns promptly.
• Prepare mission plans and submit required reports on time, including expense reports.

Skills

Executive protection

Advanced planning

Surveillance

Counter-surveillance

Medical first aid

De-escalation

Client communication

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferable)

Job description

Global Guardian protects and delivers employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide. We are a leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals. Our 24/7 Operations Centers in McLean, VA, and Charlotte, NC, identify, monitor, and respond to threats and emergencies with on-the-ground teams in over 100 countries. Our world-class professionals have extensive intelligence community experience, military special operations, and federal law enforcement. Founded over ten years ago by a Delta Force Sergeant Major and an Army Special Forces Colonel, we are a values-based organization focusing on a camaraderie, service, and excellence culture. We have managed crises in the worst environments in the world, and we know how to act fast to provide unmatched service for our clients. Global Guardian is an investor-backed, high-growth company that offers employees growth opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary and Objective

The Executive Protection Agent will provide a client with physical protection, protective transportation, security, and welfare by performing armed or unarmed executive protection missions. The position will be based in a designated geographic region. This position will support the overall security team in its client coverage and entail daily transportation for the client. Most work will entail local area advances, daily transportation, and providing protective security at events, appointments, and office environments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide close protection and other security‑related duties for the client during domestic assignments.
• Perform local area travel advances to review departures, arrivals, movements, routes, and emergency actions and ascertain threat vulnerabilities on all movements and travel.
• Effectively operate in various professional environments to ensure safety protocols and security precautions are managed functionally for the client and surrounding persons.
• Effectively manage client and surrounding persons to ensure safety and security precautions are maintained.
• Respond to emergencies and perform adequate medical first aid operations.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise during the conduct of a mission.
• Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns promptly.
• Effectively communicate with clients and management through incident reports and other administrative tools.
• Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
• Operate and maintain protective, operational, and communications equipment, including a vehicle.
• Promptly identify and elevate deficiencies/failures.
• Prepare mission plans and submit all required reports on time, including expense and closing reports.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication; second language skills preferred.
• Basic defensive driving tactics training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships on assignments.
• Ability to maintain composure with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public under urgency and pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Qualifications and Education

• 5+ years of executive protection experience, including advanced planning, surveillance, counter‑surveillance operations; International security experience preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree preferable.
• Basic medical first aid training, AED; CPR certification preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have no criminal history.
• A valid Driver's License in the state where the job is located required.
• California BSIS Security Guard Permit (Required)
• California BSIS Security Exposed Weapons Permit(Required)
• California Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW)(Required)
• Working knowledge of the San Jose, California area.

Position Type, Schedule and Salary

• Regular Full-Time (RFT), non-exempt position.
• Regular schedule of Monday - Friday 8 hour days.
• 24/7 availability to the client while on a task.
• May require domestic and international travel.
• Salary Range: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Rapid and effective decision‑making during unusual situations or emergencies.
• Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, using protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.
• Work with multiple people of all ages and participate in physical activities and outdoor events.
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular computer usage.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking may require extended periods and involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• On occasion, perform stressful and physical activity when needed.
• 24/7 availability to the client while on a task.
• Held to professional standards to maintain a high degree of moral conduct and client safety.

As part of our commitment to maintaining professional standards for our clients, we reserve the right to review publicly available online content and public information on social media platforms to ensure alignment with our company's professional standards. We do not require, nor will we ask for, access to private, non‑public social media accounts or passwords.

We reserve the right to review public-facing social media profiles and online content for compliance with company professional standards. We do not require, nor will we ask for, access to private, non‑public social media accounts or passwords.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Global Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status, or genetic information.

If you need reasonable accommodation regarding the application process, do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].