Executive Protection Agent

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer seeks an Executive Protection Agent to safeguard its executives and principals across residential, travel, office, events, and public appearances. This fast-paced role requires discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt to last-minute changes in plans.

You may come from executive protection or related operations in military, special operations, or law enforcement. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are essential; nationwide CCW or LEOSA carry authority is

Qualifications

• Hands-on executive protection experience or related operational background.
• Ability to obtain nationwide CCW permit or existing LEOSA carry authority.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
• Excellent discretion and judgment when handling sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection for Archer executives and principals across residence, office, travel, events, and public appearances.
• Serve as protective/secure driver when needed, including route planning and defensive driving.
• Conduct advance work such as site surveys and venue assessments and coordinate with local resources.
• Maintain discreet, low-profile posture while protecting privacy and schedules.
• Coordinate with executive assistants and GSOC for real-time monitoring and support.

Skills

Executive protection

Driver's license

CCW permit possible

Adaptability

Discretion

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Job Overview

As Archer grows in profile and reach, protecting our executives and principals wherever they live, work, and travel is mission-critical. Reporting to the Head of Executive Protection, the Executive Protection Agent provides hands-on close protection for Archer executives and principals across residential, travel, office, event, and public-appearance settings, along with advance work and secure transportation.

You may come from executive protection directly, or from a related operational background such as special operations, the military, or law enforcement. What matters most is that you bring credible, hands-on protective or operational experience, sound judgment, and the discretion this work demands. This is a high-tempo role with frequent last-minute changes, so the ability to stay nimble, calm, and adaptable is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Protective Operations

• Provide close protection for Archer executives and principals across residence, office, travel (domestic and international), events, and public appearances.
• Serve as a protective/secure driver for the CEO and principals as needed, including route planning and defensive/evasive driving, not solely on-foot close protection.
• Conduct advance work, including site surveys, route planning, and venue assessments, and coordinate with local resources.
• Maintain a discreet, low-profile posture that protects principals while respecting their privacy, schedules, and the way they work.
• Stay vigilant, assess threats and surroundings in real time, and respond decisively to incidents.

Coordination & Support

• Partner closely and continuously with executive assistants, aligning on schedules, travel, and frequent last-minute changes so protection stays seamless.
• Coordinate with the GSOC and protective intelligence for real-time monitoring and support while in the field.
• Support emergency and crisis response for principals, following established plans and adapting to situations evolve.

Professionalism & Judgment

• Exercise sharp discretion and judgment in handling sensitive situations and information.
• Build trusted, professional relationships with principals, their families, and their support staff, anticipating needs and adapting to preferences.
• Represent Archer and the security function with the highest standards of professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in executive protection, or in a related operational field such as special operations, the military, or law enforcement. Direct close-protection experience is strongly preferred.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to serve as a protective/secure driver for principals, including defensive/evasive driving.
• Ability to obtain a nationwide concealed carry permit (CCW), or existing LEOSA (H.R. 218) carry authority.
• Ability to stay nimble and fluid in the face of frequent last-minute changes to schedules, travel, and plans, adjusting protective posture in real time.
• Ability to work hand in hand with executive assistants, building the close, trusting relationships that keep protection aligned with principals' day-to-day plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the discretion to handle sensitive situations and information.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including on short notice, and to work irregular hours as principal schedules require.
• Uncompromising ethics and integrity, and the self-awareness to admit mistakes quickly and learn from them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. government security clearance.
• Background in federal protective service, military, or law enforcement (e.g., protective operations, Diplomatic Security, or equivalent).
• Formal executive protection training and relevant certifications.
• Emergency medical or first-responder training (e.g., first aid/CPR, TECC/TCCC).
• Experience protecting principals in aerospace, defense, technology, or another high-profile, multi-site environment.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $130,800 - $163,500. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy .

Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail] . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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