Executive Protection Agent (Ad Hoc / On-Call)
Calgary, Alberta, CA
Ready to suit up as a Executive Protection Agent
GardaWorld is seeking experienced and professional Executive Protection (EP) Agents to join our growing Executive Protection program in Calgary, Alberta on an ad hoc / on-call basis.
This role is intended for seasoned protective professionals with a strong background in executive protection, close protection, law enforcement, military, or high-level private security operations. Assignments may include local protection details, residential security, secure transportation, airport movements, event security, and short-notice deployments.
What's in it for you?
- Variable schedule based on client assignments
- Competitive hourly rates between $35-$50/hour based on experience, training, and assignment complexity
- Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
Responsibilities for Executive Protection Agent:
- Provide close protection and protective surveillance for clients in dynamic environments.
- Conduct threat and risk assessments before and during assignments.
- Perform advance work, route planning, venue assessments, and contingency planning.
- Deliver secure transportation and protective driving support when required.
- Maintain continuous situational awareness and professional client interaction.
- Prepare operational notes and incident reports as required.
- Deploy on short notice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Qualificaions for Executive Protection Agent:
- Minimum 3 years of verifiable Executive Protection / Close Protection experience.
- Experience conducting protective movements, advance planning, and protective surveillance.
- Experience working independently and as part of a multi-agent protective detail.
- Valid Alberta Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA) Security Services Worker License.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.
- Recognized Executive Protection / Close Protection certification from a reputable training provider.
- Protective operations and advance planning training.
- Threat assessment and protective intelligence awareness.
- Emergency response and evacuation procedures.
- Documented protective / defensive driving training.
- Demonstrated experience operating executive sedans, luxury SUVs, and client vehicles.
- Ability to perform route selection, alternate routing, and movement planning.
- Comfortable driving in urban, highway, and adverse weather conditions.
Only candidates who meet the minimum 3 years of Executive Protection experience, licensing, and training requirements will be considered. Successful applicants will be required to pass a background check and may be asked to participate in a practical assessment, including protective driving and operational scenario evaluation.