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Executive Protection Agent

Chicago, IL, USA Req #11657
28 March 2025

Responsibilities and Expectations

The following are basic functions and responsibilities of this role:

  • Provide close protection and security for executives and high-profile individuals during daily activities, travel, and events, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Plan and coordinate secure travel logistics, including air, ground, and accommodations, ensuring seamless and safe transit.
  • Monitoring security systems and technology tools for various properties including alarms, cameras, and other security system technology.
  • Use advanced surveillance techniques to detect potential threats, monitor the environment, and assess risks during operations.
  • Access control for visitors, employees, and vendors.
  • Operate as driver for secure transportation operations.
  • Effectively build relationships and communicate with key staff and employee stakeholders.
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work irregular or extended hours (shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays).
  • Partner with various intelligence and investigations teams, global security operations center assets, other private security firms, and local law enforcement to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
  • Work closely with other security team members, including security drivers, security managers, and law enforcement, to ensure consistent protection across multiple environments.
  • Document security activities, incidents, and observations, and provide timely reports to supervisors or relevant parties.
  • Be able to operate in a dynamic, multifaceted, and fast-paced environment.

 

Minimum Requirements

  • State required licenses/ certificate, HR-218/LEOSA and/or CCW
  • 5+ years of experience in Domestic/International Executive Protection (field-based coverage experience).
  • Prior military or law enforcement experience providing physical security, emergency response, surveillance detection, secure transportation.
  • Professional and friendly communicator with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
  • Possess excellent written communication skills (Verbal and Written).
  • Possess excellent critical thinking skills under pressure.
  • Participation in random drug screenings.
  • Maintain physical fitness to meet the demands of the role, including long hours and potential physical confrontations.
  • Pass pre-employment background investigation.
  • Pass physical readiness test.
  • Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Possess a valid and current driver license.
  • Possess a valid U.S Passport.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior training in incident response, emergency medicine, etc.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to the changing needs of the principal.
  • Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
  • Certification in Executive Protection or related security certifications (e.g., ASIS, close protection, defensive driving).
  • Knowledge of advanced security technologies and surveillance systems.
  • Experience working with high-profile clients or in a high-security environment.

Other details

  • Job Family GPS
  • Pay Type Hourly
Location on Google Maps
  • Chicago, IL, USA