Executive Protection Agent - Northern Virginia

Global Guardian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Guardian, based in McLean, VA, seeks an Executive Protection Agent to provide primary client protection, security, and welfare during domestic assignments. The role requires handling travel advances, protective transports, and rapid emergency responses while maintaining high professional standards.

The candidate should have at least 2 years in executive protection, with concealed carry and PPS handgun credentials, and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of executive protection experience, including advanced planning, surveillance and counter-surveillance operations.
• Law enforcement officer background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the DC area preferred.
• Concealed Carry permit (CCW) in Virginia (Required).
• Virginia DCJS Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) with advanced handgun (Required).
• Maryland private investigation license preferred.
• Maryland Carry and Conceal permit preferred.
• Valid Driver's License (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection and other security-related duties for the client during domestic assignments.
• Review departures, arrivals, movements, routes, and emergency actions; assess threat vulnerabilities on movements.
• Transport the client or family members to events and appointments.
• Manage family members to ensure safety and security precautions.
• Respond to emergencies and perform medical first aid operations.
• Deescalate tense situations during missions.
• Submit incident reports and communicate with clients and management.
• Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
• Operate and maintain protective, operational, and communications equipment.
• Prepare mission plans and submit reports on time.

Skills

Executive protection

Security driving

Communication

Travel readiness

Family protection

Calm under pressure

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 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 the Primary client with physical protection, security, and welfare by performing armed or unarmed executive protection missions. The position will be based in McLean, VA. This full-time agent will support the security team in covering the Primary client and family.

Most of the role will entail the work being done domestically and, in the designated region, with the possibility of some domestic travel. Candidates should currently be located in the DMV area and be within a commutable distance from McLean, VA. Females encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide close protection and other security-related duties for the client during domestic assignments.
• Perform travel advances to review departures, arrivals, movements, routes, and emergency actions and ascertain threat vulnerabilities on all movements and travel.
• Securely transport the client or family members to events and appointments.
• Effectively manage family members 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.
• Promptly identify and elevate deficiencies/failures.
• Prepare mission plans and submit all required reports on time, including expense and closing reports.
• Assist with intelligence and other duties within the Command Post.
• 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 in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public under urgency and pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work with children and manage protection in a family environment.
• Ability to deliver a high level of customer service.
• Able to embrace training across all platforms (Mobile, Static, Command Post, Open-Source Intel).

Qualifications and Education

• At least 2 years of executive protection experience, including advanced planning, surveillance and counter-surveillance operations, and security driving; International security experience preferred.
• Law enforcement officer background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the DC area preferred.
• Previous experience interfacing with government officials, agencies, and personnel preferred.li>
• A high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree preferable.
• Basic medical first aid training, AED; CPR certification preferred.
• Concealed Carry permit (CCW) in Virginia (Required).
• Virginia DCJS Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) with advanced handgun (Required).
• Maryland private investigation license preferred.
• Maryland Carry and Conceal permit preferred.
• Valid Driver's License (Required).

Position Type and Schedule

• Regular Full-Time (RFT).
• Hourly, Non-Exempt.
• 24/7 availability to the client while on a task.
• May require domestic and international travel.

Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.00 an hour

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• 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/or awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.
• Work with children 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/or 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.

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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].