Low Profile Close Protection Agent

Keelson Strategic • Full-time • Palo Alto, CA, US • $53 - $62 / hour • 3d ago

Low Profile Close Protection Agent – Experience Required

Job Details:

Job Type: Part time

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Travel-in opportunity – can live anywhere in the United States, team house to stay in during work week

Non-exempt/hourly position

Compensation:

Starting pay rate: $52.50 per hour

Pay increase after completion of training

Additional increase to $62.45 per hour after 1 year of employment

Summary:

Under the immediate supervision of the VP of Protective Services, the Low Profile Close Protection Agent acts as a member of the Close Protection team by supporting all aspects of security operations for designated principals.

Duties:

Provide low profile close protection coverage for principals, guests, employees and others in a way that is professional, courteous, and in compliance with policy and procedures.
Safeguard individuals and properties from all forms of security and safety hazards.
Conduct daily close protection duties as assigned and directed.
Perform checks of vehicles including, fuel, wash, service.
Perform close protection functions at selected locations and venues.
Support other security assets as directed.
Respond to alarm/fire/panic calls and liaison with local authorities.
Document incidents via reports/pics/witness statements.
Proficient in the use of various forms of current technology including smartphones, tablets, cameras and audio/video equipment.
Must have the ability to participate in team training on a scheduled and random basis.
Ability to travel to foreign and domestic places to provide coverage for principals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

3-5 years in Executive Protection and/or Law Enforcement (Surveillance experience is a plus)
Ability to communicate via radios, phone, email, text, face-to-face, video.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to follow checklists, procedures, policies and protocols.
Ability to remain professional and courteous.
Ability to participate in all team security training.
Ability to operate autonomously.
Computer Skills: The position requires proficiency using the Internet, email, MS Office/Adobe and Google Drive, as well as proficiency at utilizing various mobile devices.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license
Current Passport with more than six months expiration
California BSIS Guard Card
California CCW, LEOSA/HR 218 – Preferred
CPR/First Aid/AED certification for Adults, Children, and Infants
Have the ability to obtain WFR (Wilderness First Responder) certification. Training will be provided.
Have the ability to obtain EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification. Training will be provided.

Working Conditions:

Able to work irregular or extended hours.
Able to work in confined spaces.
Able to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands/manual dexterity, reach or stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak or hear.
Able to frequently climb or balance and taste or smell.
Able to occasionally run or sprint.
Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; work with explosives and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting pay rate: $52.52 per hour
Pay increase after completion of training
Additional increase to $62.45 per hour after 1 year of employment
10 - hour shifts, guaranteed overtime pay in accordance with CA state law and Federal law
Paid sick leave
401(k) with 4% employer match

Employment with Keelson is at-will, meaning that you or Keelson may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

Keelson Strategic is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

Keelson Strategic is licensed in the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

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