Executive Protection / Corporate Security Agent

Direct Action Group (DAG) is seeking experienced Executive Protection / Corporate Security Agents to join a private-sector corporate security and executive protection program based in the Austin, Texas area.

This is not a traditional security guard position.

The selected candidate will work directly with DAG leadership and support the protection of senior corporate executives operating in a dynamic domestic and international business environment.

This position is intended for an experienced professional seeking a long-term role in executive protection and corporate security, rather than short-term or event-based security work.

The successful candidate will combine strong protective capabilities with discretion, professionalism, sound judgment, interpersonal skills, and the ability to operate comfortably in corporate environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide executive protection for designated corporate principals and executives.
• Conduct protective advances for meetings, events, hotels, airports, restaurants, offices, and other locations.
• Assist with protective intelligence, threat monitoring, and security assessments.
• Conduct route planning and transportation security.
• Coordinate executive movements throughout the Austin area and during domestic and international travel.
• Maintain situational awareness while remaining discreet in professional and social environments.
• Assist with residential, office, event, and travel security assessments.
• Coordinate with corporate personnel, venues, hotels, drivers, private aviation personnel, and law enforcement when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain emergency and contingency plans.
• Maintain appropriate communications and accountability procedures during protective operations.
• Prepare concise security documentation, incident reports, and operational briefings.
• Assist DAG leadership with the continued development of the client’s corporate security and executive protection program.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should possess a strong professional background in one or more of the following:

• Law enforcement
• Military
• Executive protection
• Diplomatic or government protective services
• Corporate security
• Specialized tactical operations

Applicants must also demonstrate:

• Exceptional professionalism and discretion.
• Strong judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent situational awareness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with senior executives, investors, corporate personnel, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Clean and professional driving history.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to legally possess firearms under applicable federal and state law.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable background screening.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly competitive candidates may possess:

• Previous executive protection experience.
• Current or former law enforcement certification.
• SWAT or specialized tactical-team experience.
• Protective intelligence or threat-assessment experience.
• Advanced firearms training.
• EMT, Paramedic, TCCC, TECC, or comparable emergency medical training.
• Protective/evasive driving training.
• Surveillance-detection or counter-surveillance training.
• Experience protecting corporate executives or high-net-worth individuals.
• International protective operations experience.
• Experience operating in discreet/plainclothes protective environments.
• Graduate of Progressive Force Concepts (PFC) Protection Training offerings.

The Candidate We’re Looking For

DAG is seeking a professional who understands that effective executive protection is based upon preparation, judgment, discretion, and prevention—not visibility or ego.

The successful candidate will be confident without being arrogant, observant without being intrusive, and capable of transitioning seamlessly between executive corporate environments and elevated security situations.

Tactical capability is important.

Knowing when tactical capability is—and is not—appropriate is equally important.

The individual selected for this position will represent both DAG and its client and must therefore maintain an exceptionally high standard of professionalism.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Compensation: $75.00–$95.00 per hour, DOE

Direct Action Group intends to provide a competitive total compensation package that may include:

• Employer-sponsored health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution/match.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Business travel expenses paid or reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
• Per diem for qualifying business travel.
• Additional training and professional-development opportunities.
• Potential advancement within DAG’s growing executive protection and corporate security program.

Final compensation within the advertised range will be based upon experience, qualifications, specialized training, and overall suitability for the position.

Schedule & Travel

The normal schedule is expected to average approximately 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday.

Executive protection is inherently dynamic. Occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, extended days, or schedule adjustments may be necessary based upon executive movements, corporate events, travel, or emerging security requirements.

Domestic and international travel will be required periodically.

Application Requirements

Qualified applicants should submit:

• Current résumé.
• Summary of relevant executive protection, law enforcement, military, or corporate security experience.
• Current professional certifications.
• Relevant medical, firearms, protective-driving, or executive-protection training.
• Current location and willingness to work in the Austin/Lakeway area.
• Availability to begin employment.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Do not submit classified information, law-enforcement-sensitive information, protected operational information, or confidential information belonging to a current or former employer.

Direct Action Group, LLC is committed to maintaining a professional, discreet, and performance-driven protective services program.

Pay: $144,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person