Executive Security Agent

Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc.; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life and AD&D insurance

Medical insurance with HSA and FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(K)

Paid time off (vacation, personal, and

holidays

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc. is seeking an Executive Security Agent assigned to a specific client to safeguard the safety, confidentiality, and reputation of senior executives at the client’s corporate headquarters.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and strategic thinking; you'll protect high-profile leaders and maintain secure operations. The position follows a Mon - Fri 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm schedule with duties including access control, incident response, reports, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; degree preferred.
• Executive protection training preferred.
• Knowledge of executive access control and crisis management.
• Sound judgement and discretion.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Effective at interacting across cultures and levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Provide concierge-level security at the client's headquarters for the C-Suite.
• Manage and oversee access control for executive areas; ensure only authorized entry.
• Respond swiftly to security breaches or incidents to minimize disruption.
• Deescalate tense situations and individuals as they arise.
• Write detailed incident reports after incidents or variances.
• Secure communication channels to protect sensitive information.
• Identify and escalate equipment deficiencies and failures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive protection

Discretion

Crisis management

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma; degree preferred

Job description

Overview

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team of industry subject matter experts.

The Executive Security Agent, assigned to a specific client, will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of senior executives at the corporate headquarters. The Agent provides protection from potential threats to their safety, confidential information, and reputation. This role requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and strategic thinking.

The schedule for this position is: Mon - Fri 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Provide the C-Suite with concierge-level security at the client's headquarters.
• Manage and oversee access control for executive areas, ensuring only authorized personnel gain entry.
• Respond swiftly to any security breaches or incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to the executives.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that may arise.
• Write detailed incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.
• Secure communication channels to protect sensitive information.
• Identify and elevate equipment deficiencies/failures.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma with degree preferred and previous law enforcement, military, and/or protective security experience is required. An IL PERC, FOID, FCC, AND CCW are required. This position requires completion of Pinkerton's licensing process which may include verification of required licenses and affiliation to the appropriate Pinkerton entity.

• Executive protection training preferred.
• Concierge-level customer service skills.
• Knowledge of executive access control and crisis management.
• Sound judgement and discretion.
• Able to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions.

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situations.
• Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.

Benefits

Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.

Posted Salary Range

USD $35.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.