About the Role
This role provides a client with physical protection, protective transportation, security, and welfare through armed or unarmed executive protection missions. The position supports the overall security team's client coverage, entailing daily transportation and protective security at events, appointments, office environments, and the client residence in Presidio Heights, San Francisco, CA. The anticipated start date is July 15, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Provide close protection and security duties for the client during domestic assignments.
- Perform local travel advances, reviewing routes and identifying threat vulnerabilities.
- Operate in various professional environments, managing safety protocols and security precautions for the client and surrounding persons.
- Manage client and surrounding persons to maintain safety and security precautions.
- Respond to emergencies and provide medical first aid.
- Deescalate tense situations or individuals during missions.
- Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns promptly.
- Communicate effectively with clients and management via incident reports and administrative tools.
- Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
- Operate and maintain protective, operational, and communications equipment, including a vehicle.
- Promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.
- Prepare mission plans and submit all required reports, including expense and closing reports, on time.
- Verify site access for each itinerary location; reconfirm appointments and venue coordination.
- Perform radio and encrypted communication checks.
- Review CEO's itinerary and any sensitive events or travel adjustments.
- Advance arrival at meeting locations for security assessment.
- Escort principal during transitions with posture adjusted to threat level.
- Maintain constant readiness and secure vehicle positioning during stops.
- Coordinate with on-site security and ensure exit strategies are viable.
- Monitor surroundings, detect potential risks, and respond to changes.
- Conduct digital surveillance of local media, protest alerts, police activity.
- Remain in close coordination with other agents, assistants, and drivers.
- Adapt plans to changes in executive schedule and environment.
- Escort CEO to final secure location or residence.
- File mission report detailing incidents, deviations, and environment scans.
- Replenish and secure equipment for next duty cycle.
- Deliver handover report to incoming EP agent if shift rotation is in place.
Requirements
- 5+ years of executive protection experience, including advanced planning, surveillance, and counter-surveillance operations.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic medical first aid training and AED.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Pass a background check.
- Pass a review of driving history for relevant disqualifying convictions.
- Valid Driver's License in the state where the job is located.
- California BSIS Security Guard Permit.
- California BSIS Security Exposed Weapons Permit.
- California Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW).
- Working knowledge of the San Francisco, California area.
Skills
- Excellent verbal communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Ability to develop relationships on assignments.
- Ability to maintain composure with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Domestic travel
- International travel
Experience Level
- 5+ years of executive protection experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $62.50 per hour
About the Company
- Global Guardian protects employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide.
- Leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals.
- Operates 24/7 Operations Centers in McLean, VA, and Charlotte, NC.
- Identifies, monitors, and responds to threats and emergencies with on-the-ground teams in over 100 countries.
- Professionals have extensive intelligence community experience, military special operations, and federal law enforcement.
- Founded over ten years ago by a Delta Force Sergeant Major and an Army Special Forces Colonel.
- Values-based organization focusing on a culture of camaraderie, service, and excellence.
- Manages crises in challenging environments, providing unmatched client service.
- Investor-backed, high-growth company offering employee growth opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
- Global Guardian is an equal opportunity employer.
- Provides 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.
- Offers reasonable accommodation for the application process; contact HRrecruiting@globalguardian.com.
