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Residential Security Agent

Newark, NJ, USA Req #11675
02 April 2025

Responsibilities & Expectations

The Residential Security Agent tasked with numerous functions providing overall support to protective security operations dynamic, multifaceted, and fast-paced corporate environments.


The following are basic functions and responsibilities of this role:

  • Be responsible for safeguarding the client, family, and personal property located at the residence.
  • Incorporate the client’s core values and code of conduct in all decisions and actions.
  • Be responsible for making real-time operational decisions that enhance safety for the client and immediate family members.
  • Maintain and manage all security logs, radio logs, visitor information, residence audits, vehicle inspections, and security phone communication.
  • Monitor the residential intrusion detection system, panic alarms, and CCTV camera system.
  • Access control for visitors, employees, and vendors.
  • Opportunities for travel/special assignments.
  • Demonstrate effective communication with the client, the family, and other team members.
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
  • Promote and establish effective working relationships with the client and the Team Lead to quickly resolve operational issues without affecting the client’s quality of life.
  • Partner with various intelligence and investigations teams, global security operations center assets, other private security firms, and local law enforcement to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
  • Detect and report suspicious activity and security vulnerabilities.
  • Be able to operate in a dynamic, multifaceted, and fast-paced environment.


Qualifications include: 

  • 1 – 3 years of experience in Residential Executive Protection
  • Ability to work irregular, extended hours, last minute requests as dictated by client needs (shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays)
  • NJ SORA and NY unarmed guard card 
  • Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Possess a valid and current driver's license and must possess personal vehicle for daily commute
  • Professional and friendly communicator with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence (prior experience in customer service or hospitality industries preferred).
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Prior ERT, military, or law enforcement providing physical security, emergency response, surveillance detection, secure transportation.
  • Prior training in incident response, emergency medicine, etc.


Additional Benefits 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Competitive 401k
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Stipends for special certifications and licenses such as EMT, LEOSA, CCW, etc.
  • Renewal fees associated with guard/firearm license renewals and firearm requalification.
  • Hundreds of training courses, exercises, and certifications.
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Other details

  • Job Family GPS - PS
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate £35.00
  • Max Hiring Rate £35.00
Location on Google Maps
  • Newark, NJ, USA