Field Operations Leader
San Francisco, CA, USA
Req #11797
23 May 2025
Responsibilities & Expectations
The Field Operations Leader (FOL) is tasked with leading a team of Protectors, wherein you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the detail, policies, and procedures. The FOL holds the point position in the eyes of the client as the trusted, senior-most on-site leader. Scheduling, personnel management, proactive and good communication are a must have for the FOL Role.
Please note that the FOL shift is a 14 day on/off schedule rotation and is open to applicants located outside of the local area, as long as they have valid and current California Guard Card
The following are basic functions and responsibilities of this role:
- Ensure the overall safety and security of protectees/corporate employees.
- Monitoring security systems and technology tools for various properties to include alarms and cameras.
- Access control for visitors, employees, and vendors.
- Opportunities for travel/special assignments.
- Effectively build relationships and communicate with key staff and employee stakeholders.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to work irregular or extended hours (shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays).
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Executive Protection
- Required – California BSIS Guard Card
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Preferred but not required – California Exposed Firearms Permit
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Current CPR/AED/BLS
- Participation in random drug screenings.
- Ability to work irregular or extended hours (shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays).
- Must successfully complete a 10-day training course, which includes a physical readiness test, prior to offer of employment. Team members must always maintain physical readiness to respond to an attack or hazard.
- Pass pre-employment background investigation.
- Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Possess a valid and current California driver's license
- Possess a valid U.S Passport
- 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)
Desired Qualifications
- Prior ERT, military, law enforcement, RST, PSD, or executive protection experience providing physical security, emergency response, surveillance detection, secure transportation.
- Prior training in incident response, emergency medicine, etc.
- A valid LEOSA permit is helpful, but not required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Competitive 401k with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Other details
- Job Family GPS - PS
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate £95,999.00
- Max Hiring Rate £110,000.00
- Travel Required Yes
- Travel % 25
- San Francisco, CA, USA