Executive Protection Agent

<div class="content-intro"><p>Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.</span></p></div><h2>Job Overview</h2> <p>As Archer grows in profile and reach, protecting our executives and principals wherever they live, work, and travel is mission-critical. Reporting to the Head of Executive Protection, the Executive Protection Agent provides hands-on close protection for Archer executives and principals across residential, travel, office, event, and public-appearance settings, along with advance work and secure transportation.</p> <p>You may come from executive protection directly, or from a related operational background such as special operations, the military, or law enforcement. What matters most is that you bring credible, hands-on protective or operational experience, sound judgment, and the discretion this work demands. This is a high-tempo role with frequent last-minute changes, so the ability to stay nimble, calm, and adaptable is essential.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <p><strong>Protective Operations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide close protection for Archer executives and principals across residence, office, travel (domestic and international), events, and public appearances.</li> <li>Serve as a protective/secure driver for the CEO and principals as needed, including route planning and defensive/evasive driving, not solely on-foot close protection.</li> <li>Conduct advance work, including site surveys, route planning, and venue assessments, and coordinate with local resources.</li> <li>Maintain a discreet, low-profile posture that protects principals while respecting their privacy, schedules, and the way they work.</li> <li>Stay vigilant, assess threats and surroundings in real time, and respond decisively to incidents.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Coordination & Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner closely and continuously with executive assistants, aligning on schedules, travel, and frequent last-minute changes so protection stays seamless.</li> <li>Coordinate with the GSOC and protective intelligence for real-time monitoring and support while in the field.</li> <li>Support emergency and crisis response for principals, following established plans and adapting as situations evolve.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professionalism & Judgment</strong></p> <ul> <li>Exercise sharp discretion and judgment in handling sensitive situations and information.</li> <li>Build trusted, professional relationships with principals, their families, and their support staff, anticipating needs and adapting to preferences.</li> <li>Represent Archer and the security function with the highest standards of professionalism.</li> </ul> <h2>Required Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience in executive protection, or in a related operational field such as special operations, the military, or law enforcement. Direct close-protection experience is strongly pr