Executive Protection Agent - Menlo Park, California

Salary: $120000 - $130000 / year + Benefits JOB LOCATION: Menlo Park, CA

START DATE: IMMEDIATE FILL

PAY: $120,000 – $130,000+ per year (1) + Benefits (2) Employment Type: Full-Time Employee Rotation: Will work a rotating schedule of 3 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off Schedule: 12 hours per day during on duty rotation

• 1) Compensation depends on experience; salary is annualized but paid on an hourly rate of $49 – $51 per hour for anticipated shifts on rotation. O/T opportunities available and paid at time-and-a-half of the hourly rate. Holiday pay is double the hourly rate and includes New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• 2) Employer will provide medical, dental, vision (free employee medical and vision), life insurance, retirement bonus, paid-time-off, and a 401(k).

Employer is seeking Low-Profile Close Protection Agents (male and female) for Full-Time Employment within Menlo Park, California . Occasional domestic and international travel will be required as well. Only highly experienced candidates who possess at least 5+ years of military and/or law enforcement and experience in protective operations will be considered for this role. This is a long-term client need.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform mobile and static low profile protection and counter surveillance
• Conduct advance work and and report on gathered intelligence
• Conduct vehicle checks to include service, wash, and fuel
• Liaise with local authorities when applicable emergency situations arise
• Practice OPSEC and COMSEC with sensitive and confidential material
• Participate in recurring protective operations training to include medical, firearms, and other related training
• Flex and adapt as needed based on client needs
• Competently respond to any situation that may arise
• Operate as part of a multi-faceted team
• Travel in support of protective operations advances, both domestically and internationally
• Work weekends, late hours and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must live within 60 miles of Menlo Park, CA or be willing to relocate
• Must have 5+ years combined experience from either military and/or law enforcement as well as experience in protective operations
• Possess a current BSIS Guard Card issued by the state of California (employer may sponsor this for very strong candidates)
• Have a strong working knowledge in protective operations
• Have strong working knowledge of technology-based protective security applications
• Physically fit (candidate must pass a physical fitness test) and maintain a clean and sharp appearance
• Must be able to brief, persuade, and instruct others on security requirements and policies
• Have experience writing AAR’s
• Proactive and possess a high-degree of professionalism, responsibility and maturity
• Pass a background check (no misdemeanors, felonies or other criminal charges)
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and periodic, random drug screenings throughout employment
• Candidates who possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher (requirement may be waived for very experienced candidates)
• Possess a current US Passport
• Must have a valid US driver’s license with a clean driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates with prior backgrounds in a SOF or combat arms MOS are highly desired
• Candidates with prior backgrounds as a 18D, Navy Corpsman, Paramedic, etc. are highly desired– Prior attendance of a recognized Executive Protection Course (i.e. ESI, EPI, Oatman, PFC, ITG4, TFTT)
• CPR/AED Certified

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