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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 team of industry subject matter experts.

The Executive Security Agent, assigned to a specific client, will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of senior executives at the corporate headquarters. The Agent provides protection from potential threats to their safety, confidential information, and reputation. This role requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and strategic thinking.

The part-time schedule for this position is: Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

• Represent Pinkertons core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Provide the C-Suite with concierge-level security at the client's headquarters.
• Manage and oversee access control for executive areas, ensuring only authorized personnel gain entry.
• Respond swiftly to any security breaches or incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to the executives.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that may arise.
• Write detailed incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.
• Secure communication channels to protect sensitive information.
• Identify and escalate equipment deficiencies/failures.
• All other duties, as assigned.

High School diploma with degree preferred and previous law enforcement, military, and/or protective security experience is required. An IL PERC, FOID, FCC, and CCW/HR218 are required. This position requires completion of Pinkerton's licensing process which may include verification of required licenses and affiliation to the appropriate Pinkerton entity.

• Executive protection training preferred.
• Concierge-level customer service skills.
• Knowledge of executive access control and crisis management.
• Sound judgement and discretion.
• Able to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situations.
• Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• 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.

Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.