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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 Residential Surveillance Agent, assigned to one of Pinkerton’s largest enterprise clients, will conduct armed counter surveillance activities at multiple residences of high-profile principles. The Agent utilizes executive protection skills and experience to appropriately identify, monitor, and investigate suspicious activity, escalate safety concerns, and complete accurate incident reports.

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Conduct counter surveillance activities and securing residential perimeters.
• Identify, monitor, and report suspicious activity.
• Write detailed incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.
• Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergencies to ensure the safety of the client’s executives.
• Identify and escalate equipment deficiencies/failures.
• All other duties, as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED with three to five years of executive protection, military service, and/or law enforcement experience. California Guard Card, CCW, and BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit are required. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• Concierge-level customer service skills.
• Successful problem resolution skills.
• Able to complete thorough and accurate investigations and reports.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to carry out responsibilities with little supervision.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• 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.
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking. 
• Travel, as required.

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.