Executive Protection Lead 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 Lead Agent, assigned to a specific client, will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security of a high profile client by leading executive protection assignments and overseeing other Agents allocated to the details.

Responsibilities



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


* Provide close protection and other security functions for the client, as needed.


* Oversee assigned Agents and coordinate scheduling to ensure the appropriate coverage.


* Respond to emergencies to ensure the safety of the client.


* Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at the client’s residency or at events.


* Write detailed incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.


* Communicates vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.


* Identify and escalate equipment deficiencies/failures.


* All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Current CA Guard Card, CA Exposed Firearms Permit, and CA CCW or HR218 are required.


* Defensive driving tactics training and/or experience.


* International experience, preferred.


* Effective written and verbal communication skills.


* Sound independent judgment/decision-making and problem resolution skills.


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


* Professional appearance and demeanor.


* Concierge-level customer service skills.


* Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;


* Regular computer usage.


* Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.


* Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.


* Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.


* Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency ...