Residential Security Agent

Diamond Strategic Solutions; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Strategic Solutions is a California-licensed private security firm serving ultra-high-net-worth families and executives. The Residential Security Team (RST) Agent provides protection at a private estate and critical support to the broader protective security detail.

This position is for a seasoned professional who can operate independently, communicate with poise, and represent the principal’s household with absolute discretion. The role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of combined security experience with military and/or law enforcement.
• Certificate from an executive protection training program.
• Active California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Protect principals and properties and maintain discretion.
• Monitor CCTV and conduct perimeter and interior checks.
• Identify threats, respond to emergencies, and monitor social media for risks.
• Coordinate with executive protection and driving elements and staff.
• Deliver first-responder medical care when needed.
• Stay vigilant in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Skills

Executive protection

Communication skills

Team player

Discretion

Threat assessment

Medical readiness

Situational awareness

Multitasking

Education

EMT or Paramedic certification

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Alarm platforms

Smartphones

Google Drive

Job description

Diamond Strategic Solutions is a California-licensed private security firm serving ultra-high-net-worth

families and executives across the San Francisco Bay Area. The Residential Security Team (RST) Agent provides protection at a private estate and critical support to the broader protective security detail. This position is for a seasoned professional who can operate independently, communicate

with poise, and represent the principal’s household with absolute discretion.

The role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-faceted environment. Ideal candidates are

team-oriented, ambitious, and adaptable, and capable of maintaining professionalism in a high-tempo

setting. A high level of concierge service is required, with frequent client-facing responsibilities, so

comfort interacting with influential and high-profile individuals is essential. The pace of this detail may

be faster than previous roles or organizations, and candidates should be prepared for a demanding,

energetic work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated principals and their properties
• Maintain knowledge of baseline principal, property, and neighborhood activity
• Monitor property and area activity via closed-circuit television systems and physical perimeter and interior checks
• Identify, assess, and respond to threats, suspicious activity, and emergencies
• Monitor traditional and social media for potential threats
• Monitor weather and natural disasters, traffic, public safety incidents and trends, neighborhood watch programs, and local and national current events
• Control access to properties and maintain security logs for guests, service personnel, and vendors
• Screen and track mail and deliveries
• Maintain detailed shift logs and incident reports
• Operate within parameters established by standard operating procedures and

Team Coordination and Readiness

• Coordinate with and support the executive protection and driving element of the
• Coordinate with site staff to accomplish common tasks; complete daily household tasks and maintenance as requested by principals
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and proper maintenance of all equipment
• Deliver first-responder medical care when needed
• Opportunities for driving and special off-site assignments/details; potential local travel approximately 10% of the time to other RST sites or principal destinations
• Flexible and open to working overtime shifts, day or night, including coming in early and staying late as needed
• Able to multitask in a very fast-paced environment and remain vigilant in a vehicle or security office for extended periods
• Proactive problem solver, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong working knowledge of current security camera systems, smartphones, communications tools, and collaboration apps (Google Drive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must keep a professional appearance and good personal hygiene
• Responsive via phone, text, and email as needed to support the team
• Excellent communicator — personable and able to interact successfully with clients, superiors, peers, vendors, and neighbors

Required Qualifications, Certificates, and Licenses

• Minimum 10+ years of combined professional experience in security with military, and/or law enforcement background
• Certificate of completion from a recognized executive protection training program
• Active California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Well-spoken, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical fitness is a priority — a basic physical fitness test is required as part of the hiring process
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check required Skills and Attributes

(ESI, EPI, PFC)

Skills and Attributes

• Impeccable judgment, discretion, and customer-service mindset
• Excels working in a team environment
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and de-escalation tactics
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize frequently and for long durations
• High proficiency with firearms
• Excellent critical thinking and sound judgment
• Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor
• High moral and ethical character

Preferred Education and Experience

• EMT or Paramedic certification
• Prior residential and/or fixed-site security experience serving a single primary client at their home
• Experience on a residential security team for a UHNW family or principal protection, and basic medical support
• Proficiency with social media collection tools in support of protective intelligence
• Familiarity with residential security technology (CCTV, access control, alarm platforms)
• Experience working with children
• Regularly active in outdoor activities

Physical Requirements

• Patrol multiple properties with steep inclines
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods, including continuous standing for several 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

Detail Structure

• Day and night shifts
• Weekends and holidays
• Overtime and additional shifts as needed
• Domestic/local travel

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is dependent on experience (DOE).

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover note to [e-mail].