Executive Protection Agent

Overview

170+ Years Strong.

Industry Leader.

Global Impact.

At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients.

To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client.

Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions.

Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our family of industry subject matter experts.

The Executive Protection Agent will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security of a high-profile client by performing armed and/or unarmed executive protection assignments.

Responsibilities



* Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.


* Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the client during domestic and/or international assignments.


* Lead counter surveillance operations.


* Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments.


* Transport the client and/or family members to events and appointments, using evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as needed.


* Effectively manage the client and/or their family/representative requests against the need to ensure all safety and security precautions.


* Respond to emergencies and perform medical operations, as needed.


* Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at the client’s residence and/or events;


* Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.


* Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports.

shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.


* Protect confidential information and maintain a high level of discretion at all times.


* Coordinate secure travel logistics in collaboration with executive assistants and travel teams.


* Operate and maintain protective, operations, and communications equipment.


* Promptly identify and escalate equipment deficiencies/failures.


* All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least five years of executive protection experience including advance planning, surveillance and counter surveillance operations for high-profile clients.

Current Illinois Firearm Control Card and Illinois PERC card are required.


* Military, law enforcement, or federal protective service experience, preferred.


* International experience, preferred.


* Knowledge of defensive driving tactics.


* Effective written and verbal communication skills.


* Independent judgment and decision-making skills.


* Problem resolution skills.


* Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.


* Professional appearance and demeanor.


* Concierge-level customer servi...