Executive Protection Agent Team Lead - US

Executive Protection Travel Team Lead

Surefox North America Inc is a veteran owned company that strives to create a diverse and unique culture of trained and talented individuals. We are currently seeking an experienced Full Time Executive Protection Travel Team Lead with high integrity and professionalism who can join our team here in the Bay Area, California. You will be working on uniquely assigned projects under the guidance of your Program Manager for our various Silicon Valley clients. In your day to day role as an Executive Protection Travel Team Lead, you will assist in acting as a liaison between Surefox and its clients while providing close protection for C-Level executives and their family. You will perform all duties in accordance with client policies and procedures, Surefox policies and procedures, and all state & federal regulations. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing safe and secure vehicle transportation for C-Level executives and their family; responding to emergency events as well as medical & non-medical issues; providing physical security, addressing staffing deficiencies, handling client requests in a timely manner, and any other tasks assigned to you by your program leadership. We are looking for someone who has exceptional multitasking skills, pays close attention to detail, and who works independently on assignments. On occasion, this position requires coordination and collaboration with supporting or adjacent teams, agencies, or vendors to ensure clients security requirements are met in a timely and professional manner. The individual selected for this role must be flexible and able to respond to dynamic situations with sound judgment as well as have the ability to perform their duties on a national and international level. As we encourage veterans and candidates that are currently in the military reserve to apply, we welcome all who share the same passions for protection as we do. We are not offering visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Rotational scheduled - 20 days on / 20 days off

Responsible for client and family physical safety as well as the safeguarding of client assets

Develop relationships with clients, facilitate collaboration, and have the ability to influence informally across different departments within the team

Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot and/or vehicle while monitoring access, on occasion as needed

Watch for unusual activity and respond immediately and safely to emergency situations on-site, on occasion as needed

Coordinate with emergency services and law enforcement agencies as necessary, on occasion as needed

Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company and/or client property, on occasion as needed

Provide incident detection capabilities to the client as requested

Conducts ongoing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments

Operates motor vehicles in a safe and legal manner, on occasion as needed

Maintain up to date knowledge of local emergency services, routes, and points of interest within a given area of responsibility

Operate in a low-profile, low-footprint capacity, on occasion as needed

Physical security or overwatch of assigned clients, on occasion as needed

Manage, track and report program performance assurance and compliance requirements within the provided guidelines

Assist in managing the Executive Protection Program team schedule

Update and maintain the Executive Protection Program SOPs

Assist with managing the program vehicle fleet

Manage/monitor surveillance equipment and access points, on occasion as needed

Maintain and update logs with any pertinent activity observed related to assigned client, on occasion as needed

Prepare reports on accidents, incidents and suspicious activities, on occasion as needed

Provide assistance to employees and create a safe and friendly environment for visitors and clients in a professional manner, on occasion as needed

Attend project meetings upon request to assess the security implications of proposed changes

Work independently and adapt to varying operational tempo while maintaining a high-level of situational awareness

Follow Executive Protection Operating Procedures and Guidelines

Comply with Surefox Policy and Procedures

Must be eligible for employment within the United States

Must be a minimum of 18 years old per state licensing guidelines

Must be able to pass an extensive background check and drug screening

Must live within driving distance or be willing to relocate

Must have at least 4 years of physical security experience

Must have a current BSIS guard card or eligible to qualify for guard card

Must have a high school degree or equivalent

Must be willing to travel from remote/home location to the work location generally within the Bay Area for 20 day rotational periods

Must have a current BSIS guard card or eligible to qualify for guard card

Must have a high school degree or equivalent and meet one of the following criteria:

A graduate of a reputable executive protection training school

5+ years of corporate and high net worth executive protection experience

2+ years of security experience in a high threat environment

Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies

Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds

Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to work independently and as a team member

All applicants must be able to pass the Surefox Physical Agility Test (SPAT), with or without reasonable accommodation, prior to the scheduled start date

Please be aware that passing the physical agility test is a requirement for this position

The SPAT is a timed sequence of multiple physical events requiring you to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner until complete

CPR/First Aid/AED for all ages is required

Possess a valid and current driver license

Valid U.S Passport

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Ability to work autonomously, domestically and internationally

Demonstrate an operational understanding of today's technology across all platforms

Strong writing and interpersonal skills

Assist and take direction from the Team Lead and the Executive Protection Operations Manager

Assist with counselings (quarterlies, annuals, positive/negative)

Strong knowledge of scheduling and national/international logistics

What is desired:

10+ years of Security or law enforcement related experience preferred

Military background is a plus

Report writing experience preferred

Experience working with families and children in a high net worth environment

Experience with international travel and experience in overseas protection assignments

Executive Protection related training course(s) attendance or experience

Anti-terrorism or high-threat driving course(s) attendance or experience

If you share our values and are ready to build your next career, we want to hear from you!