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Job Title: Embedded Director of Executive Protection
Location: Foster City, California
Reporting To: Global Director of Executive Protection
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Benefits: Industry leading PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Provided at No Cost to the employee and subsidized coverage is available for immediate family members. 

Field-Level Command and Clarity
The  Embedded Director of Executive Protection maintains clear oversight of daily movement and protective operations. Each assignment is executed with tactical discipline and in alignment with client preferences, timelines, and operational directives.

Standards Enforcement Without Disruption
Through real-time supervision and coaching, the Embedded Director of Executive Protection ensures agents are operating in accordance with established SOPs and client-facing expectations without interrupting the flow of daily life or business.

Real-Time Adaptability
Environmental changes and evolving schedules are managed directly by the Embedded Director of Executive Protection. Their responsibility includes implementing updated plans calmly and efficiently, ensuring continuity of protection and logistics.

On-the-Ground Leadership and Mentorship
The Embedded Director of Executive Protection sets the tone for team discipline by modeling professional conduct and mentoring agents in the field. Their approach promotes operational consistency and readiness across every shift.

Logistical and Tactical Ownership
As the first point of contact during active operations, the Embedded Director of Executive Protection ensures route validation, venue readiness, and team deployment are completed to standard. Their leadership anchors the execution of the day’s protective plan.

Professional Presence Across Stakeholders
Whether interfacing with corporate office staff, executive assistants, or logistical partners, the Embedded Director of Executive Protection maintains a respectful and context-aware presence that reflects discretion, accountability, and trust.

Position Summary
White Glove Protection is seeking an experienced Embedded Director of Executive Protection to oversee protective operations and team execution across designated shifts in a high-standards, high-discretion executive protection program. Reporting directly to the Global Director of Executive Protection, this role is responsible for managing the day-to-day field operations, coordinating advance work, ensuring operational discipline, and serving as the tactical and logistical linchpin during each shift.

As an operational leader, the Embedded Director of Executive Protection functions as a player/coach by executing protective operations while actively mentoring agents and modeling the conduct, mindset, and precision required to meet the client’s standards. This role is central to daily quality control, tactical leadership, and the development of team discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution
Participate, direct and oversee daily EP operations during assigned shifts, including advance work, secure transport, post coverage, and movement coordination.

Maintain tactical control of all agent assignments, ensuring clear communication, readiness, and adherence to the operational plan.
Execute last-minute plan modifications with precision and discretion in response to environmental or client-driven changes.

Team Supervision
Lead and supervise assigned Executive Protection, Security Drivers, Corporate Protection Agents, and Residential Protection Agents as an operational member of the protective team.

Lead by example during all protective operations, embodying calm professionalism, discretion, and adaptability.
Coach agents in real-time, providing tactical instruction, situational feedback, and performance reinforcement.

Foster a shift culture built on mentorship, clarity of purpose, and operational consistency.

Advance Work and Site Readiness
Conduct or validate advance site surveys, route assessments, and venue security reviews.

Ensure protective plans include vetted contingencies, communications protocols, and emergency coordination points.

Collaborate with the Global Director of Executive Protection to ensure all protective planning aligns with principal preferences and threat profiles.

Client Interface & Ecosystem Engagement
Represent the protection team in day-to-day engagements with executive assistants, domestic staff, logistical partners, and support personnel.

Maintain a respectful, professional presence that reflects discretion, competence, and alignment with the principal’s lifestyle.

Quality Control and Readiness
Create and facilitate the team's success as you enforce SOPs, checklists, and field standards with zero deviation.

Support sustainment training, new team member onboarding, and field mentorship.
Serve as the first layer of coaching and performance accountability for assigned agents, ensuring readiness and mission alignment.

Typical Duties Include but Are Not Limited To:

Close Protection
Secure Transportation
Security Advance Work
Team Projects
SOP Development and Maintenance
Threat Assessments and Site Surveys
Covert Surveillance and Detection
Residential Security Services
Physical activities: Swimming, Biking, Running, Hiking

Required Technical Skills
Proficiency in close protection tactics, surveillance detection, secure driving, advance work, and emergency response.
Proven field experience in conducting threat assessments, route planning, site surveys, and covert security measures.
Ability to manage high-stakes environments, including complex public venues and rural or aquatic settings.
Operational knowledge of SOP development and team integration for tactical execution.


Required Cognitive Skills
Tactical decision-making under pressure, with an ability to quickly adapt to evolving threats.
Strong ability to lead collaborative field projects and team-based tasks.

Required Personality Traits
Confident leader and tactician, capable of influencing behavior by example.
Physically fit, adaptable to high-endurance environments.
Ability to inspire team performance and a commitment to facilitating the success of each member of the team. 

Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in executive protection, security operations, or a related field, with a background in law enforcement, military, or corporate security preferred.
Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
Current certifications in CPR, AED.
Current California BSIS Guard Card and Exposed Firearms Permit
Current California CCW/HR-218 license


White Glove Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Embedded Director of Executive Protection role at WGP. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

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