Executive Protection Agent Job Listing at SAIC in Reston, VA (Job ID 2414671)

Description

Description

The Executive Protection Agent will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security of a high-profile client by performing armed and/or unarmed executive protection assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the client during domestic and/or international assignments.
• 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 as needed.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at the principals office, residence and/or events.
• Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Lead counter surveillance operations.
• Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports. shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
• Ensure vehicle is always in clean and safe operating conditions.
• Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
• Operate and maintain protective, operations, and communications equipment.
• Promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.
• Assist with and conduct site profile assessments of SAIC facilities in coordination with the Unclassified Security Operations Program.
• Serve as an auxiliary investigator on Corporate Security related investigations
• Provides protective services for the company executives, members of the Board of Directors.
• Plans, coordinates, and ensures personal protection throughout facilities, residences, off-site events, and ground and air transportation.
• Extensive advance work, traveling both domestic and internationally.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum eleven (11) years of relevant experience.
• Must have a current Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice Services registration for Armed Personal Protection Specialist.
• Must be able to acquire a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• US Citizenship Required
• Candidates must qualify for the Department of Homeland Security's Global Entry Program.
• Must possess a current Driver's License with a clean record.
• Must possess a valid passport and able to travel domestically and internationally.
• AED/ CPR certification.
• Experience dealing with workplace violence issues and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of formal course work leading to a certification in executive protection
• Completion of a formal Executive Protection Driving Course (i.e. Tony Scotti, VDI, BSR).
• Experience in a corporate environment providing close protection in a civilian capacity with regular interaction in support of senior executives.
• Experience operating internationally in a security capacity.
• Possess a Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA), HR 218 permit.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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