Resource Employee - Executive Protection Agent

Join the Trojan Family: USC Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Title:  Executive Protection Agent  

About the Department

• Team: DPS, one of the largest campus public safety departments in the United States, is a diverse team of over 300 dedicated full-time employees.
• What we do: We share in the university’s ONE USC Safety Vision of ensuring an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected from being a crime victim and where the diverse experiences and needs of all USC students, faculty, staff, and neighbors throughout USC’s spheres of influence are addressed.
• Learn more: Visit our DPS Website to explore our mission in depth.

Job Summary:

The Executive Protection Agent will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security of a unarmed executive protection assignments.

**Please note this is a resource position and will not exceed 1000 hours in a 12 month period.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the Office of Executive Protection during campus assignments:
  • Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments.
  • May transport the client and/or family members to events and appointments, using evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as needed.
  • Effectively manage the protected requests and to ensure all safety and security precautions.
  • Respond to emergencies and perform first aid, as needed.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise.
  • Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports. shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
• Ensure vehicle is in clean and safe operating conditions at all times.
• Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
• Operate and maintain protective, operations, and communications equipment.
• Promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Additional Information: (Working conditions specific to this specific position)

• With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• Must undergo and meet USC’s standards for background and reference checks, drug testing, and behavioral selection survey.
• Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• 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/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular computer usage.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent sitting, standing and/or walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• On occasion, may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have valid California BSIS guard card.
• Must be willing to participate in the pre-employment screening process including drug testing and background investigation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., email, cell phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States. e the ability to speak, read, and write English.

As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members. Please review the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Plan page for more details regarding your rights and obligations as a job candidate.

The hourly range for this position is $65-$70 per hour. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Requirements: Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have valid California BSIS guard card. Must be willing to participate in the pre-employment screening process including drug testing and background investigation. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., email, cell phone). Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private). Must have the legal right to work in the United States. e the ability to speak, read, and write English.