Apr 5, 2025

Executive Protection Agent /Driver - Dublin Ireland

Hiring organization: Keelson Strategic
Job location: Dublin Ireland
€95,000 annually
€75/day travel stipend
Job Type - full-time

Job Summary:
This is an unarmed position for a Executive Protection Agent. Candidates will be required to fulfill executive protection, driver and residential security roles interchangeably. Domestic and International travel will be required.

Job description:
The Executive Protection Agent is tasked with numerous functions providing support in Ireland. This position operates in a dynamic, multi-faceted, and fast paced environment and candidates must be comfortable in social setting with high profile public figures. Below are just some of the functions and responsibilities:
• Ensure the overall safety and security of designated Principals and their property
• Draft SOPs for evacuation and emergency planning
• Monitoring of multiple security systems to include alarms and cameras, and competence to identify and properly act on security risks
• Controlling access to properties and maintenance of security logs for guests, service personnel, and vendors
• Required to drive Principals to various personal/business venues and/or additional off-site assignments
• Demonstrate proficiency in use and proper maintenance for all equipment used in support of the protective operations program (i.e. vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.)
• Must maintain an acceptable professional appearance
• Must be able to communicate with the Principal’s, staff, coworkers, and other third party vendors utilizing a customer service approach
• Capable of adapting to various tasks that would be assigned outside of traditional security operations/roles
• Capable of on-the-spot critical thinking and improvisation
• STRONG emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Must be comfortable in a variety of social settings, with ability to socially engineer desired outcomes
• Working shifts that can include days/nights/weekends/holidays/OT
• Travel when required, both domestic and international
• Provide close protection to Principals at various venues, events, business meetings, personal trips, etc.
• Performing a variety of tasks around the Principal’s property as required
• Agents must maintain a positive attitude through a wide variety of situations, as well as,must conduct themselves in a manner which contribute to a positive and professional work environment
• Conduct advance work for routes, venues, and travel trips
• Agents must have proficient writing skills to complete detailed reports
• Coordinate with Principal’s staff and outside personnel, to facilitate seamless operations for our Principals
• Maintain physical fitness to stand on your feet for several hours without a break, provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, swimming, hiking, as well as maintain long schedules in the field.
• Capable of responsibly engaging to an active threat against the Principal
• Agent must be proficient in defensive tactics, in order to deescalate, or actively engage in potential threats against the Principals

Licensing Requirements:
• A Valid Driver’s License
• Current Passport with more than six months expiration
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification for Adults, Children, and Infants

Preferred Education and Experience:
• Certification from a recognized EP school (this can be supplemented with 2+ years of relevant industry experience)
• Graduation from a certified driving school is also preferrable, but this too can be supplemented based on experience
• Military or Law enforcement experience is a plus
• Proficient in the use of social media collection tools in support of protective intelligence
• Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience
• Medical training a plus
• Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.

Required Skills and Experience:
• Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in security camera systems, use of smartphones, communications, and collaboration apps
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communicator with the ability to professionally and successfully converse with clients, superiors, peers, and vendors
• Drug free; must pass a drug screening and submit to periodic screenings throughout employment
• Specific training related to this specific detail will be provided upon hire

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly
• Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary
• Prolonged periods sitting of 5+ hours at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment
• Prolonged periods of standing on your feet without a break 4-5+ hours
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to lift, drag a human up to 200lbs or more, if necessary
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, crawl
• Being able to respond to physical attacks, natural disasters, evacuations
• Perform physical activities such as hiking, biking, swimming

Salary and Benefits:
• €95,000 annually
• €75/day travel stipend
• Time Off

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