Executive Protection Agent

concentricadvisors; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA medical plan

PPO medical plan with employee premium

Employer‑paid life, STD, LTD, AD&D

401k with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Concentric is seeking an Executive Protection Agent embedded with a client in Palo Alto, CA. Onsite role requiring advanced security planning, threat assessment, and risk mitigation to protect the client during daily activities and travel.

The candidate will lead advance work, coordinate with local authorities, and maintain a discreet, professional presence. 75% travel, strong communication, and high ethical standards are essential for success in this high‑touch environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of equivalent or relevant industry experience.
• Operational experience in physical security roles, preferably with high‑net‑worth clients.
• Proven customer service orientation and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, discreet security for the client and guests.
• Conduct advance work, site surveys, and coordinate with security teams and authorities.
• Prepare security plans and contingency measures.
• Screen visitors, deliveries, and vendors; maintain professional conduct.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain client safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain open communication about client needs and risks.
• Ensure completion of required plans, surveys, or reports.
• Assist with customer service issues to maintain high service levels.

Skills

Executive protection

High‑net‑worth client experience

Security operations

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? In a world of shifting threats, Concentric is your trusted ally. Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you've been searching for!

Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts.

Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values:

Integrity - Collaboration - Relationships - Excellence - Creativity - Results

Join Us,

Concentric - "Your World Secured"

We are currently looking to hire an Executive Protection Agent to join our team embedded with our client in Palo Alto! This position requires working onsite at our client's Headquarters in Palo Alto, CA.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Executive Protection Agent will deliver professional, unobtrusive, and low-profile security to the client, ensuring their well-being and physical safety during daily life activities, events, and travel. This role is expected to conduct advance planning, threat assessment, and risk mitigation strategies to preemptively identify and respond to potential security threats.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide physical security to the client and their guests by remaining vigilant and identifying possible threats or suspicious behavior in real-time and responding appropriately
• Conduct advance work and planning, including thorough site surveys, coordination with security teams, venue management, and local authorities as needed
• Prepare detailed security and contingency plans, as required
• Manage the client's immediate environment by screening visitors, deliveries, and vendors at workspaces or personal residences
• Maintain discreet and professional conduct, blending into the environment and avoiding the escalation of situations unnecessarily
• Respond swiftly to medical emergencies, fire alarms, or other crises involving the client
• Maintain excellent rapport and open lines of communication regarding client needs, requests for support, service issues, and deliverables.
• Proactively communicate with clients regarding identified risks to personnel, property, or reputation
• Ensure completion of any client-required plans, surveys, or reports
• Assist with customer service issues to ensure a consistently high level of service

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of equivalent or relevant industry experience
• Operational experience in similar physical security roles, preferably with a high-net worth client/family office
• Operational experience with residential security teams, executive protection details, and/or high-profile corporate security teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Emotional intelligence and a customer focused approach
• A successful track record operating within a high-touch, customer service environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to fast paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions
• High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information, excellent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• This position requires at least 75% travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Armed Guard card or CCW
• Executive Protection and/or Tactical training
• Advanced medical training (EMT/Paramedic Certification)
• WEMT, WFR, TCCC/TECC

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The HSA medical plan covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage. The PPO medical plan requires an employee contribution for employee-only coverage. For both plans, Concentric covers a substantial portion of the premium for dependents.
• Concentric also offers an HSA employer contribution
• Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D
• 401k including employer match & immediate vesting
• 11 Paid holidays
• 12 Paid Time-Off
• Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
• Pet Insurance
• National discount employee program
• Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
• Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric
• Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development
• Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities
• San Jose, Pay Range
• $65 - $65 USD

Concentric and SPS Global acknowledge the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognize that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious