LA-Based Elite Executive Protection Specialist

Keelson Strategic; California; Hybrid; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid time off (PTO) accrual

Holiday pay for select holidays

Job summary

Keelson Strategic is seeking an Executive Protection Agent based in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will work closely with a primary client, ensuring safety and security through domestic and international travel. Responsibilities include driving, using protective equipment, and maintaining a professional demeanor.

The position offers a minimum annual compensation of $145,000, flexible medical insurance, paid time off, and a generous 401(k) plan. Candidates should have strong physical fitness, critical thinking skills, and relevant experience in high-profile environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant Executive Protection experience.
• Understanding of the latest technology and apps.
• Ability to engage professionally with clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of designated Principals.
• Drive Principals to various venues.
• Maintain equipment for protective operations.
• Handle critical thinking and improvisation in the field.
• Conduct advance work for travel and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Critical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Surveillance monitoring

Education

Certification from a recognized EP school

Military or law-enforcement experience

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Tools

Communication devices

Surveillance equipment

Medical supplies

Job description

Job Details:
Job Title: Executive Protection Agent

Location: Based in Los Angeles, CA, residents preferred, but open to travel-in or relocation.

Job type: Full-time, with full benefits

Compensation: $145,000 minimum annual compensation

Travel-In Position, live anywhere in the US

FLSA: Non-exempt
Schedule: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 12-hour shifts

*Offer contingent upon passing a physical fitness test

Job Summary:
This is an unarmed Executive Protection Agent position based in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting a single primary client on a small, tenured embedded EP team. Candidates must demonstrate strong domestic and international travel experience, multi-agent coverage capabilities, and proven advance work skills.

Applicants should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and in social settings involving high-profile public figures. Prior exposure to corporate environments is strongly preferred.

To ensure the ability to respond swiftly and effectively, candidates must pass a rigorous physical fitness test prior to employment; this requirement is non-negotiable.

We are looking for mature professionals with several years of travel-focused and team-based EP experience. Candidates must also be comfortable participating in a multi-step recruitment process, including several interviews and client meet-and-greet sessions where professionalism and character will be thoroughly evaluated.

Job Description:
The Executive Protection Agent is tasked with numerous functions, this detail operates in a dynamic and multi-faceted environment. Below are just some of the functions and responsibilities:

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals.

• Required to drive Principals to various personal/business venues and/or additional off-site assignments.

• Demonstrate proficiency in use and proper maintenance for all equipment used in support of the protective operations program (i.e. vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.).

• Must maintain an acceptable professional appearance.

• Must be able to communicate with the Principal’s, staff, coworkers, and other third party vendors utilizing a customer service approach.

• Capable of adapting to various tasks that would be assigned outside of traditional security operations/roles.

• Ability to interact with children.

• Capable of on-the-spot critical thinking and improvisation.

• STRONG emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

• Must be comfortable in a variety of social settings, with ability to socially engineer desired outcomes.

• Must be willing to submit to pre-employment, post-accident and random drug testing as determined by management.

• Working shifts that can include days/nights/weekends/holidays/OT.

• Multiple coverage experience.

• Travel when required, both domestic and international.

• Provide close protection to Principals at various venues, events, business meetings, personal trips, etc.

• Agents must maintain a positive attitude through a wide variety of situations, as well as, must conduct themselves in a manner which contribute to a positive and professional work environment.

• Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips.

• Agents must have proficient writing skills to complete detailed reports.

• Coordinate with Principal’s staff and outside personnel, to facilitate seamless operations for our Principals.

• Maintain physical fitness to stand on your feet for several hours without a break, provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, swimming, hiking, as well as maintain long schedules in the field.

• Capable of responsibly engaging to an active threat against the Principal.

• Agent must be proficient in defensive tactics, in order to deescalate, or actively engage in potential threats against the Principals.

Position Certificates and Licenses:

• CA BSIS Security Guard license

• A Valid United States Driver’s License

• Current Passport with more than six months expiration

• CPR/First Aid/AED certified for Adults, Children, and Infanta

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Certification from a recognized EP school

• Graduation from a certified driving school is also preferrable

• Military or Law enforcement experience is a plus

• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience

• Active First Responder, Paramedic or EMT certifications a plus

• Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant EP experience

• Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in use of smartphones, communications/tracking apps, and collaboration apps

• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment and as a solo practitioner

• Excellent communicator with the ability to professionally and successfully converse with clients, superiors, peers, and vendors

Physical Requirements:

• Swiftly patrol large properties and quickly access all areas of an assignment.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods, including continuous standing for 4–5 or more hours without a break when operationally required.
• Sit for prolonged periods, including 5 or more hours while monitoring surveillance systems or performing security operations.
• Run, sprint, or traverse long distances during emergency response situations.
• Perform sustained physical activity immediately following a maximum-effort emergency response.
• Respond effectively to physical attacks, emergencies, medical incidents, natural disasters, evacuations, and other critical incidents.
• Move, crawl, climb, and maneuver through structured and unstructured environments, including confined or unpredictable spaces.
• Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required to perform essential job functions.
• Lift and carry equipment or other objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Safely wear, carry, and operate required duty gear and equipment throughout an assigned shift.
• Physically control, capture, restrain, detain, lift, or drag individuals weighing 200 pounds or more when required.
• Perform assigned duties safely and effectively in diverse environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, high humidity, inclement weather, and aquatic or coastal environments.

Salary and Benefits:

Travel-In Position, live anywhere in the US

• $145,000 minimum annual compensation

• Work Schedule - 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 12-hour workdays

• Paid sick leave

• Paid time off (PTO) accrual

• Holiday pay for select holidays you work (6)

• Company 401(k) with employer match

• Flexible insurance plans - Medical, dental and vision

• 100% of employee premium paid for by Keelson (plan upgradable for additional employee paid premium)

• Generous employer contribution per family member (up to 4 family members) to help lower employee contributions for dependents that join the plan

• Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Short Term Disability

• Critical Accident/Illness coverage

Employment with Keelson is at-will, meaning that you or Keelson may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

Keelson Strategic is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

Keelson Strategic is licensed in the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

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