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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 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.

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Provide close protection and other security functions for the client, as needed.
• Oversee and lead day-to-day operations of assigned Agents and coordinate scheduling with client’s stakeholders to ensure the appropriate coverage in San Francisco and New York.
• 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 Protective Intelligence reports-incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.
• Conduct protective intelligence assessments and ongoing OSINT reviews for threats.
• Communicates vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform supervisory and performance evaluation of the team and address service and performance enhancements when required.
• Identify and escalate equipment deficiencies/failures.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree with at least three to five years of executive protection experience with high net profile principals including advance planning, surveillance, and counter surveillance operations for high-profile clients. Must have a valid New York State Armed Guard License, NY County of Residence Issued Pistol License, plus NYPD Special Carry License or NYPD Carry Guard License registered. EP Certificate and EP Driving Certificate or EVOC, and First Aid/CPR/AED certificates are required.

• Defensive driving tactics training and/or experience.
• National travel experience, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective 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;

• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
• 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.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• 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.
• Travel up to 50% of time.
• 24/7 availability.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.

Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.