Lead, Executive Protection Agent

Global Guardian protects and delivers employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide. We are a leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals. Our 24/7 Operations Centers in McLean, VA, and Charlotte, NC, identify, monitor, and respond to threats and emergencies with on-the-ground teams in over 100 countries.

Our professionals come from elite military special operations units, federal law enforcement, and the intelligence community. Founded by a former Delta Force Sergeant Major and Army Special Forces Colonel, Global Guardian is a values-driven organization built on camaraderie, service, accountability, and operational excellence.

As a rapidly growing, investor-backed company, we provide opportunities for advancement, leadership development, and long-term career growth.

Position Summary and Objective
The Executive Protection Team Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day executive protection operations for a high-profile client while leading and managing a team of protective agents. This role combines hands-on executive protection responsibilities with operational leadership, personnel coordination, scheduling oversight, and client relationship management.

The Lead, Executive Protection Agent serves as the primary on-site leader responsible for maintaining operational standards, ensuring mission readiness, and delivering high-quality protective services in dynamic environments. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, operational maturity, and the ability to manage both people and protective operations under pressure.

The position is based in a designated geographic region of San Jose, CA and may require domestic and international travel.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and supervise executive protection personnel assigned to the detail.
• Manage daily team operations, assignments, schedules, timecards, time off, and coverage requirements.
• Act as the main reviewer and approve all timecards and time off each week.
• Ensure operational readiness, professionalism, and compliance with company standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the client, agents, and company leadership.
• Conduct briefings, debriefings, and operational coordination meetings.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new personnel.
• Foster a professional, accountable, and team-oriented culture.

Executive Protection Operations

• Provide close protection and protective security services during domestic and international assignments.
• Conduct local area advances, route assessments, venue reviews, and contingency planning.
• Coordinate protective movements, transportation logistics, and emergency response planning.
• Maintain situational awareness and identify potential vulnerabilities or threats.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, medical incidents, and evolving security concerns.
• De-escalate tense situations while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Ensure client safety, comfort, confidentiality, and operational continuity.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Prepare mission plans, incident reports, expense reports, and after-action documentation.
• Communicate operational updates, vulnerabilities, and concerns to leadership promptly.
• Oversee operational equipment, communications systems, and vehicle readiness.
• Identify operational deficiencies and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication; second language skills preferred.
• Defensive driving tactics training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships on assignments.
• Ability to maintain composure with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public under urgency and pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

 
Qualifications and Education
Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of executive protection experience with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing teams, schedules, and operational logistics in a client-facing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of protective operations, advances, surveillance detection, and contingency planning.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience operating in corporate, residential, event, and travel environments.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and employment is contingent upon passing a background check and a review of driving history for relevant disqualifying convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military special operations, federal law enforcement, or intelligence community background.
• International executive protection experience.
• CPR, AED, and medical first aid certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Second language proficiency preferred.

California Licensing Requirements

• California BSIS Security Guard Permit (Required)
• California BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit (Required)
• California Concealed Carry Weapon Permit (CCW) (Required)

 
Position Type, Schedule and Salary

• Regular Full-Time (RFT)
• Salaried, exempt professional
• 24/7 operational availability while assigned to task
• Domestic and international travel may be required
• Competitive compensation based on experience and operational background
• Salary Range: $145,000 - $155,000 annually
• Leadership growth and advancement opportunities within the organization

 
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: 

• This role requires the physical and mental capability to perform executive protection duties in dynamic and occasionally high-stress environments.
• Responsibilities may include:
• Extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, and driving
• Operating in outdoor environments and uneven terrain
• Carrying authorized protective equipment and gear
• Rapid decision-making during emergencies or evolving situations
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information
• Working extended hours, weekends, holidays, and travel assignments as operationally required
• Held to professional standards to maintain a high degree of moral conduct and client safety
• Team Leads are held to the highest standards of professionalism, conduct, discretion, and client service.
• Held to professional standards to maintain a high degree of moral conduct and client safety.

As part of our commitment to maintaining professional standards for our clients, we reserve the right to review publicly available online content and public information on social media platforms to ensure alignment with our company's professional standards. We do not require, nor will we ask for, access to private, non-public social media accounts or passwords.

We reserve the right to review public-facing social media profiles and online content for compliance with company professional standards. We do not require, nor will we ask for, access to private, non-public social media accounts or passwords.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Global Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status, or genetic information. If you need reasonable accommodation regarding the application process, do not hesitate to contact View email address on globalguardian.applytojob.com .