Residential Security Agent

Residential Security Agent - Experience Required

Job details:
Location: Orange County, CA
Job Type : Full Time
Compensation: $110,000 Minimum Annual Compensation
FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Summary:
The Residential Security Team Agent is tasked with numerous functions by providing support to a protective security detail around Orange County, CA. This detail operates in a dynamic, multi-faceted, and fast paced environment.

Duties:
Duties for this detail include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated principals and their properties.
• Maintain a knowledge of baseline principal, property and neighborhood activities
• Monitor property and area activities and conditions via closed-circuit television camera system and physical perimeter checks
• Monitor traditional and social media for potential threats
• Controlling access to properties and maintenance of security logs for guests, service personnel, and vendors.
• Drive or tail principal/s, family member, guests
• Conduct advance work as needed
• Screen and track mail and deliveries
• Monitor the following:
• Weather and natural disasters
• Traffic
• Public safety incidents and trends
• Neighborhood watch programs
• Local and national current events
• Coordinate with site staff to accomplish common tasks
• Complete daily household tasks and maintenance as requested by principals
• Ensures 24/7 operational readiness through stocking supplies and equipment upkeep
• Operate within parameters established by standard operating procedures and applicable laws
• Coordinate with and support executive protection element of the team
• Opportunities for driving and special off-site assignments/details.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use and proper maintenance for all equipment (i.e., vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.)
• Potential local travel approximately 5% -10% of the time to other RST sites or principal destinations.
• Must be flexible and open to working overtime shifts whether they are night or day shift, coming in early and staying late if needed.
• Must possess the ability to multitask in a very fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay vigilant sitting in a vehicle or security office for extended periods of time.
• Must be a proactive problem solver with the capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in security camera systems, use of smartphones, communications, and collaboration apps (Google Drive, Word, Excel & Power Point).
• Must be dog friendly.
• Must keep a professional appearance, have good personal hygiene
• Must be responsive via phone call, text and email as needed to support the team.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to be personable, successfully interact with clients, superiors, peers, vendors and neighbors

Position Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of combined experience in relevant security, military, and/or law enforcement positions
• Physically fit to facilitate emergency responses
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for Adult, Child & Infant certification
• California BSIS Guard Card
• California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit with 9mm endorsement
• Passport
• *All certifications must be current. Employees are responsible for keeping all certifications/licenses active

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.

Required Skills and Traits

• Excels working in a team environment
• Exceptional emotional intelligence
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks frequently and for long durations
• High proficiency with firearms
• Excellent critical thinking and sound judgement
• Friendly, approachable and professional demeanor
• High moral and ethical character

Desired

• Bachelor's degree
• Bilingual (Spanish, American Sign Language, etc.)
• Prior residential and/or fixed site security experience
• Proficient in the use of social media collection tools in support of protective intelligence
• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, covert protection and basic medical support experience.
• Prior training course(s) in residential security or executive protection
• Prior attendance of a recognized EP school (i.e., ESI, EPI, Oatman, PFC, ITG4, TFTT)
• Advanced emergency medical certification – Active First Responder, EMT or paramedic
• Customer service experience
• Experience working with children
• Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.
• Valid California or H.R.218 carry concealed weapons permit

Detail Structure
Full-time position

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Overtime/additional shifts as needed
• Domestic/local travel (if desired by the principal/s)
• Quarterly sustainment training - firearms, defensive tactics, medical, driving

Salary and Benefits

• Minimum compensation of $110,000 per year
• Pay structure per shift includes built-in overtime and double-time in accordance with California and federal laws
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Holiday pay for select holidays (6)
• Company 401(k)
• Flexible insurance plans - Medical, dental and vision
• Up to 100% of employee premium paid for by Keelson (plan upgradable for additional employee paid premium)
• $150 credit per family member (up to 4 family members)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

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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 by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services:

Private Patrol Operator (PPO) #120989