Manager - Protective Services Agent

Job overview and responsibilities The Manager, Protective Services Agent is responsible for executing and coordinating day-to-day protective operations for a designated principal, their family members as appropriate, and high-profile corporate events. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Protective Services, this role ensures the safety, security, and seamless mobility of the principal while supporting the organization’s broader protective services objectives. Operating within a 24/7 risk environment, the Manager serves as a trusted operational partner, applying discretion, tactical expertise, and sound judgment in support of intelligence-led protective operations. The role requires real-time decision-making in dynamic, high-stakes situations while maintaining a low-profile, professional presence aligned with executive expectations. This position requires frequent domestic and international travel in alignment with principal movements and event schedules. Success in this role requires strong situational awareness, operational discipline, and the ability to adapt quickly while consistently delivering high-quality protective outcomes.

• Execute all operational aspects of principal and family protection, including advance planning, on-site security, risk monitoring, and transportation logistics, ensuring seamless and discreet operations.
• Ensure all movements and protective operations align with directives from the Senior Manager, Protective Services, while maintaining efficiency and discretion.
• Support high-profile corporate events, executive offsites, and public-facing engagements by implementing risk-based security plans in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
• Provide on-the-ground leadership during events and assignments to ensure operational readiness and effective protection at all times.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments, situational monitoring, and threat analysis for principal, family, and event movements.
• Identify, evaluate, and escalate emerging security threats to the Senior Manager in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Protective Services team members and third-party providers to ensure continuous coverage, operational readiness, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Support planning, logistics, and execution for domestic and international assignments, including travel coordination and advance work.
• Document incidents, operational activities, and observations for review and post-event analysis.
• Participate in after-action reviews, providing recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness, efficiency, and overall protective capability.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

· 3+ years of progressive experience in executive protection, protective services, or a related operational security field, including direct support of high-profile individuals and family protection. · Demonstrated experience in protective movements, advance work, and on-the-ground security operations. · Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and operational leadership in dynamic, high-stakes, 24/7 environments. · Strong collaboration skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and third-party providers. · Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60–75%) and provide 24/7 availability as required by the role.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

· Background in law enforcement, military, or federal protective services. · Professional certifications such as EP, CPP, PSP, or equivalent credentials. · Experience within corporate or other high-profile executive environments.