Executive Protection Agent

Control Risks is seeking an experienced Executive Protection Agent to support a major global life sciences client in the Boston / Cambridge area. The successful candidate will provide discreet armed executive protection and advance support for the client's Massachusetts-based Chief Executive Officer. This role requires a mature protective professional who canoperateeffectively in a low-profile corporate environment, support daily movements and travel, conduct advance work, coordinate withstakeholdersand respond appropriately to emerging security concerns. The Executive Protection Agent will work as part of an integrated team led by the SeniorExecutiveProtection Manager and supported by an Executive Security Driver and Protective Intelligence Analyst. The ideal candidate will have strong judgment, professional presence, situationalawarenessand the ability to balance security,discretionand service. This is not a static security role. The successful candidate must be comfortable supporting a senior executive's schedule, adapting to changes, integrating protective intelligence intooperationsandoperatingdomestically and internationally whenrequired. Provide discreet close protection to the principal during daily activity, office movements, meetings, events, domestictraveland international travel. Conduct advance work for locations, meetings, hotels, airports, routes,venuesand other sites associated with the principal's schedule. Support the Senior Close Protection Manager in developing and executing protective plans, movementplansand contingency procedures. Maintain a low-profile protective posture that supports the principal's productivity,privacyand businessobjectives. Coordinate with executive assistants, client security personnel, venue staff, law enforcement, hotel teams, transportationprovidersand partner protective teams asrequired. Monitor the operating environment andidentifypotential risks or vulnerabilities affecting the principal,scheduleor movement plan. Work closely with the Protective Intelligence Analyst to ensure threat information informs planning and protective posture. Support other executives, internaleventsor local protective requirements when schedule and client priorities permit. Maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to security incidents, medical emergencies, traveldisruptionsor other situations requiring immediate action. Provide clear verbal and written updates to the Senior Close Protection Manager and Control Risks program leadership asrequired. Participate in recurring training, firearms qualification, medical refreshers, scenario-based teamtrainingand after-action reviews. Maintain all required licenses, certifications and professional standards associated with the role. Maintain confidentiality,discretionand professionalismat all times. Control Risks is seeking an experienced Executive Protection Agent to support a major global life sciences client in the Boston / Cambridge area. The successful candidate will provide discreet armed executive protection and advance support for the client's Massachusetts-based Chief Executive Officer. This role requires a mature protective professional who canoperateeffectively in a low-profile corporate environment, support daily movements and travel, conduct advance work, coordinate withstakeholdersand respond appropriately to emerging security concerns. The Executive Protection Agent will work as part of an integrated team led by the SeniorExecutiveProtection Manager and supported by an Executive Security Driver and Protective Intelligence Analyst. The ideal candidate will have strong judgment, professional presence, situationalawarenessand the ability to balance security,discretionand service. This is not a static security role. The successful candidate must be comfortable supporting a senior executive's schedule, adapting to changes, integrating protective intelligence intooperationsandoperatingdomestically and internationally whenrequired. Provide discreet close protection to the principal during daily activity, office movements, meetings, events, domestictraveland international travel. Conduct advance work for locations, meetings, hotels, airports, routes,venuesand other sites associated with the principal's schedule. Support the Senior Close Protection Manager in developing and executing protective plans, movementplansand contingency procedures. Maintain a low-profile protective posture that supports the principal's productivity,privacyand businessobjectives. Coordinate with executive assistants, client security personnel, venue staff, law enforcement, hotel teams, transportationprovidersand partner protective teams asrequired. Monitor the operating environment andidentifypotential risks or vulnerabilities affecting the principal,scheduleor movement plan. Work closely with the Protective Intelligence Analyst to ensure threat information informs planning and protective posture. Support other executives, internaleventsor local protective requirements when schedule and client priorities permit. Maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to security incidents, medical emergencies, traveldisruptionsor other situations requiring immediate action. Provide clear verbal and written updates to the Senior Close Protection Manager and Control Risks program leadership asrequired. Participate in recurring training, firearms qualification, medical refreshers, scenario-based teamtrainingand after-action reviews. Maintain all required licenses, certifications and professional standards associated with the role. Maintain confidentiality,discretionand professionalismat all times. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience. 5+ years of executive protection, corporate executive protection, close protection, protective operations, or comparable security experience supporting senior executives or high-profile principals. Prior experience supporting senior executives in a corporate environment strongly preferred. Successful completion of an industry-recognized executive protection or close protection course through a reputable government, law enforcement, military, or private training provider. Prior military or law enforcement experience is valued, particularly where it supports LEOSA-compatible credentials and lawful nationwide carry; however, candidates mustdemonstratethe ability tooperateeffectively in a low-profile corporate executive protection environment. Demonstrated ability to conduct advance work, route planning, site surveys, movement planning, protective intelligence integration, and contingency planning. Experience supporting office movements, business travel, events, airport movements, hotel advances, and other executive activity. Experience coordinating with executive assistants, corporate security teams, law enforcement, venue security, transportation providers, and other internal or external stakeholders. Strong situational awareness, communication skills, judgment, and ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Abilitytooperateeffectively as part of a small protective team. Ability to balance security, discretion, service, and executive productivity. Mustpossess, or be able to obtain andmaintain, all applicable Massachusetts licensing and firearms credentialsrequiredto perform armed executive protection duties. Must possess LEOSA-compatible credentials or otherwise be able to meet the client's lawful nationwide carry requirements. Certification in CPR, AED, and first aid, or ability to obtain before deployment. Valid US driver's license and clean driving record. Valid US passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally asrequired. Ability to support occasional evenings, weekends, travel, and schedule changes based on the principal's requirements. Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality, discretion, and professional judgment. Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the role, including extended standing, walking, driving, travel, and response to dynamic situations. Benefits Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer. Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process. The base salary range for this position is $110000-$125000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr