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$13 - $16.75/hr

Whether you're stepping into civilian life after service, seeking personal or professional growth ... Your Mission As an Executive Protection Agent, you will be a critical component of our executive ...

Executive Protection Agent

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $25/hr

Whether you're stepping into civilian life after service, seeking personal or professional growth ... Your Mission As an Executive Protection Agent, you will be a critical component of our executive ...

Whether you're stepping into civilian life after service, seeking personal or professional growth ... Your Mission As an Executive Protection Agent, you will be a critical component of our executive ...

Executive Protection Agent Benefits: * Full-time, non-exempt hourly compensation ($35/hour) with ... We value our employees and are invested in personal and professional growth, learning new skills ...

Level III Armed Security Agent - ATM Technician Protection Location: El Paso, TX Area Employment ... Reliable personal transportation (moderate travel required) * Must provide personal equipment ...

The Protective Agent/Secure Driver will serve as the primary security driver and protection ... Provide a "white-glove" driving service as the personal driver for the client and guests

Armed Protection Agent

El Paso, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Level III Armed Security Agent - ATM Technician Protection Location: El Paso, TX Area Employment ... Reliable personal transportation (moderate travel required) * Must provide personal equipment ...

The Protective Agent/Secure Driver will serve as the primary security driver and protection ... Provide a "white-glove" driving service as the personal driver for the client and guests

$141K - $170K/yr

The Protective Agent/Secure Driver will serve as the primary security driver and protection ... Provide a "white-glove" driving service as the personal driver for the client and guests

Armed Protection Agent

El Paso, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Level III Armed Security Agent - ATM Technician Protection Location: El Paso, TX Area Employment ... Reliable personal transportation (moderate travel required) * Must provide personal equipment ...

Executive Protection Agent

Richmond, VA · On-site

$115K - $120K/yr

The Executive Protection Agent, assigned to a specific client, is responsible for managing ... VA DCJS Personal Protection Specialist registration and/or 32E Personal Protection Specialist ...

Executive Protection Agent

Richmond, VA · On-site

$115K - $120K/yr

The Executive Protection Agent, assigned to a specific client, is responsible for managing ... VA DCJS Personal Protection Specialist registration and/or 32E Personal Protection Specialist ...

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How much do personal protection agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for personal protection agent in the United States is $26.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a personal protection agent?

A Personal Protection Agent, often referred to as a bodyguard, is a security professional responsible for ensuring the safety and security of individuals who may be exposed to elevated personal risk due to their status, occupation, or other factors. These agents assess potential threats, plan secure transportation routes, and provide close physical protection to their clients. Personal Protection Agents may work for celebrities, executives, dignitaries, or high-profile individuals. Their duties can include surveillance, risk assessment, emergency response, and sometimes travel with their client. The role requires training in security protocols, situational awareness, and sometimes defensive tactics.

What are some common challenges faced by personal protection agents in their daily work?

Personal Protection Agents often encounter challenges such as rapidly assessing and responding to evolving security threats, maintaining discretion while providing visible protection, and adapting to the varying needs of clients. They must stay alert during long or irregular hours, sometimes traveling frequently or working in unfamiliar environments. Effective communication and teamwork with other security personnel, law enforcement, and the client are crucial to ensure seamless protection and anticipate potential risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a personal protection agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Personal Protection Agent, you need expertise in security protocols, risk assessment, defensive tactics, and often a background in law enforcement or military, with relevant licensing or certifications. Familiarity with surveillance technology, communications equipment, and sometimes firearms certification are typically required. Strong situational awareness, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills help agents anticipate threats and maintain client trust. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring the safety and privacy of clients in unpredictable or high-risk environments.

What states have the most Personal Protection Agent jobs?

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Infographic showing various Personal Protection Agent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,151 per year, or $26.5 per hour.

Executive Protection Agent

On-site

Crisis24
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 1 - 5K employees

$13 - $16.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide a visible, reassuring security presence for executives and staff, while delivering exceptional customer service.

  • Act as a first responder to security threats, including active shooter scenarios, within the client's office suite.

  • Monitor and inspect physical security infrastructure; locks, cameras, access control systems to ensure operational integrity.


Crisis24 rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

About Crisis24

Crisis24 is a global, AI-enhanced provider of travel risk management, mass communications, critical event management, crisis-security consulting, personal protection solutions and global medical concierge capabilities, allowing prominent organizations, disruptive brands and influential people to operate with confidence in an uncertain world. Backed by proprietary AI-enabled SaaS technologies, advanced Global Operations Centers, an extensive global footprint, and the largest team of private-sector intelligence analysts in the world, we deliver localized insights and global perspectives alongside medical, security, crisis response, embedded intelligence, and consultancy services as a preferred partner for Fortune 500 corporations.

At Crisis24, we don't just offer jobs – we offer missions. We recruit the very best from the military, intelligence agencies, academia, law enforcement, medicine, or any of our areas of specialty. We protect more than places. We protect people, reputations, and lifestyles, with integrity, discipline, discretion, and purpose. Whether you're stepping into civilian life after service, seeking personal or professional growth, or bringing specialized expertise to a higher calling, we match your ambition with real opportunity. Do the most important work of your career, helping safeguard the world's most important organizations and individuals against risk.

Crisis24 – Private Strategic Group (PSG) is the gold standard in global protective services. We operate at the intersection of precision, discretion, and elite readiness, delivering world-class security solutions to high-profile clients, executives, and organizations across the globe. Our agents are not just security professionals, they are trusted protectors, trained to the same level of excellence as special forces and federal protective details. We are quiet professionals who stand ready, always.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek a mission-driven protector, someone who embodies vigilance, integrity, and elite operational discipline. You are a security-minded professional with a sharp intellect, exceptional communication skills, and a deep commitment to safeguarding people and assets. You thrive in dynamic environments, adapt quickly to evolving threats, and operate with unwavering discretion.

Your background may include executive protection, emergency response, military, law enforcement, or corporate security. What sets you apart is your mindset: proactive, analytical, and always ready.

This role requires travel a minimum of 50% of the time.

Your Mission

As an Executive Protection Agent, you will be a critical component of our executive protection and emergency response framework. You will operate with precision and professionalism, ensuring the safety of personnel, property, and proprietary information. Your responsibilities include:

  • Executive Protection & Presence: Provide a visible, reassuring security presence for executives and staff, while delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Threat Response: Act as a first responder to security threats, including active shooter scenarios, within the client’s office suite.
  • Security Systems Oversight: Monitor and inspect physical security infrastructure; locks, cameras, access control systems to ensure operational integrity.
  • Incident Reporting: Produce detailed, timely reports on security incidents and maintain clear communication with GSPS leadership.
  • Advance & Support Operations: Assist protective agents in field operations, including advanced walkthroughs, secure transportation, and body coverage.
  • Protocol Enforcement: Enforce company policies regarding access, photography, and sensitive areas with professionalism and authority.
  • Emergency Protocol Execution: Follow GSPS protocols during emergencies, prioritizing the safety of executives, staff, and guests.
  • Area Sweeps & Surveillance: Conduct regular security sweeps and live monitoring of surveillance systems.
  • Team Integration: Collaborate with visiting security teams and facilities management to ensure seamless protective operations.
What You Bring
  • Experience: Executive Protection, Emergency Response Teams (ERT), Protective Security Detail (PSD), or Residential Security Teams (RST).
  • Certifications & Credentials:
  • Valid NY Armed Guard Card & NY CCL or HR 218/LEOSA
  • U.S. Passport & Driver’s License
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of Executive Protection or Residential Security Academy
  • Physical Readiness Test (PRT) & Meet-and-Greet evaluation
  • Background Investigation & Random Drug Screening
  • Skills & Attributes:
  • Command presence and confidence under pressure
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Tactical awareness and emergency response capabilities
  • Physical readiness and mental resilience
  • Discretion, integrity, and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior military, law enforcement, or ERT experience
  • Specialized training in crisis management, emergency medicine, or incident response
  • LEOSA/HR 218 or multi-state CCW permit
  • CPR certification
  • EMT license
  • Familiarity with Corporate and/or Residential Security Technologies, Tools and Processes
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Competitive 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Advanced training opportunities in defensive driving and executive protection
This Is More Than a Job. It’s Calling

At Crisis24 – PSG, you don’t just wear a badge, you carry a mission. You are part of a brotherhood and sisterhood of elite protectors who operate with precision, honor, and unwavering commitment.

Information Security
  • Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Crisis24 is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.
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