Executive Protection Specialist Jobs
Executive Protection Specialist jobs are open across corporate security, government contracting, private security firms, and entertainment, from entry-level agent to senior principal protector, with specializations in advance work, threat assessment, and dignitary protection. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and professional Executive Protection Agent to join our team. This role is responsible for delivering discreet, adaptable, and reliable protective services to ensure the safety, comfort, and confidence of our clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion while operating in dynamic environments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide executive protection services with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ensure client safety and comfort through proactive planning, risk assessment, and situational awareness.
- Adapt quickly to changing environments and client needs while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintain readiness for operations, including equipping oneself with required gear.
- Securely transport clients from location to location as requested.
- Provide excellent customer service.
Requirements:
- Must hold valid Armed Security License and a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit valid in Florida.
- Must hold CPR / AED / First Aid Certification.
- Must have 5 or more years of experience in Executive Protection or Residential Security.
- Must have strong professional driving experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Proof of citizenship is required.
- Must demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and discretion at all times.
- Strong experience in Executive Protection and Secure Transportation is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong situational awareness and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a professional team.
- Executive Protection or Residential Security Team Training.
- Executive level vehicle training, EVOC, or similar.
- Military, Law Enforcement, or extensive security training.
Currently seeking applicants who are looking for Part Time or Flex roles, with possible transition into a full-time role.
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a full background screening (criminal, civil, employment, social media, MVR)?
- Have you previously served in a Residential Security Team (RST) or protected an Ultra High Net Worth Individual?
- What is your experience with firearms, safety, and defensive tactics?
- Have you ever been terminated for from a job for dishonesty, misconduct, attendance, violence, or policy violations? If yes, please explain.
- Describe a time where you successfully de-escalated a difficult person or workplace situation during your professional duties.
- Do you have a clean driving record? If no, please explain.
Experience:
- RST or EP: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- New York Security Guard Registration Card (Required)
- Exposed Firearm Permit (Required)
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certification (Required)
- Advance Medical Training (EMT, First Responder, etc.) (Preferred)
- New York Concealed Carry License? (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive protection specialist jobs.
- Prior military, law enforcement, or government security agency experience strongly preferred
- Current state armed or unarmed security guard license where required by jurisdiction
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification from an accredited provider
- Valid driver's license with a clean record and executive driving course completion
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal and financial history
- Proficiency in advance work, route planning, and close-quarters protection protocols
Tips for Your Executive Protection Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each principal type
Corporate EP roles prioritize low-profile presence and business travel logistics, while celebrity or executive protection roles emphasize discretion and motorcade experience. Reframe your bullet points to match the principal type listed in each job posting before you apply.
List every relevant certification clearly
Employers scan for CPR, First Aid, CEPPS, LEOSA eligibility, and state-specific guard licensing before reading further. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible immediately, not buried in a skills list.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive protection specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name the principal environment
Job descriptions that specify residential, travel-heavy, or international protection give you a sharper signal about fit than generic security postings. Focus your applications on listings where your past operating environment matches the one described.
Prepare a threat-assessment scenario for interviews
Many EP interviews include a live advance scenario or verbal threat-assessment exercise. Walk in ready to narrate how you'd assess a venue, identify choke points, and brief the principal, using the specific language the employer used in their job posting.
Follow up with a security-specific point of reference
After an interview, your follow-up note should reference one specific operational detail you discussed, not a generic thank-you. It signals situational awareness and professionalism, which are exactly the qualities EP employers evaluate during the entire hiring process.
Executive Protection Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive protection specialists?
The most active employers for executive protection specialists right now are Gavin de Becker & Associates, Control Risks, and Surefox North America, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate security departments and private security contractors tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many executive protection specialist jobs are remote?
About 71% of executive protection specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the inherently physical nature of personal protection work. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are threat intelligence analysis, itinerary planning, and advance coordination roles that support field EP teams.
How do you become an executive protection specialist?
Start by building a foundation in military service, law enforcement, or private security, as most employers require hands-on physical security experience. Complete a recognized EP training program covering advance work, emergency medical response, and protective driving. Obtain your state security license, stack relevant certifications, and pursue entry-level protective agent roles to build operational hours before moving into specialist positions.
How do you get hired as an executive protection specialist with little or no experience?
Start with a state security guard license and work uniformed or event security shifts to build documented hours in a protective environment. EP-specific academies offer intensive civilian training that hiring managers recognize. Volunteering for advance or logistics support on security details can get your foot in the door, and a background in emergency medical services or competitive martial arts signals relevant physical discipline to employers.
What does the executive protection specialist interview process look like?
Most EP hiring processes include an initial screening call, an in-person or video interview focused on past protective assignments and decision-making under pressure, and a practical assessment such as a scenario-based advance exercise or defensive driving evaluation. Background investigations, polygraph screening, and medical or fitness testing are common final steps, particularly for corporate and government-contracted roles.
Where can I find and apply to executive protection specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to executive protection specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your experience level and principal environment, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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