Executive Protection Agent at Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc.
Miami, FL
About the Job
The Executive Protection Agent will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security of various clients by performing armed and unarmed executive protection assignments.
Essential Functions:
- 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, the pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
- Ensure the vehicle is in clean and safe operating conditions at all times.
- Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
- Operate and maintain protective, operations, and communications equipment;
- Promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.
- All other duties, as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED; with at least 5 years of experience in conducting executive protection operations in low to high threat locations and protective support operations for corporate, technology, or high net worth clients. CPR/AED certification and a valid CCW Firearm Permit are required, plus other certifications/licenses, as applicable. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, radio, email, text, etc.).
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Substantial background in providing concierge customer service.
- Experience with and working knowledge of access control systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring, etc.
- Computer skills; Microsoft Office.
- Successful problem resolution skills.
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
- Executive protection experience with high net-worth principals.
- Defensive driving tactics training/experience.
- International experience, preferred.
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively;
- 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 situations.
- Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
- Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
- Regular computer usage.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
- On occasion, may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
- Domestic and/or international travel.
- 24/7 availability.