Close Protection Practitioner
Local Residency Required
Applicants must currently maintain their primary residence within reasonable commuting distance of the selected market at the time of application. These are not fly-in/fly-out, rotational, travel-in or relocation opportunities.
Position Overview
Peeler Group International is accepting applications from experienced Close Protection Practitioners for direct-employment, part-time/on-call opportunities in select markets.
These positions support a regional cadre of qualified professionals who may be contacted as client requirements and operational needs develop. Assignments vary in scope, schedule, duration and notice.
Submission of an application does not guarantee employment, a specific assignment, minimum hours or a regular schedule.
Local Residency Required
Applicants must currently maintain their primary residence within reasonable commuting distance of the selected market at the time of application.
These are not fly-in/fly-out, rotational, travel-in or relocation opportunities. PGI does not provide relocation for these ad hoc positions. Applicants who do not currently reside within reasonable commuting distance of a listed market will not be considered for that market.
Primary Responsibilities
Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include:
- Conducting protective advances and site assessments
- Supporting or performing close-protection operations
- Operating within protective formations
- Providing residential or workplace protective coverage
- Supporting event and special-function protection
- Coordinating secure transportation
- Supporting protective-intelligence requirements
- Identifying and communicating potential threats or operational concerns
- Preparing incident reports and other required documentation
- Maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion
- Coordinating with PGI personnel, client representatives and approved third parties
- Supporting domestic travel when required by the assignment
- Performing other lawful duties consistent with the protective assignment
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Have at least one year of professional executive-protection experience
- Have completed recognized executive-protection training
- Possess all security licenses required for the state and assignment
- Hold a valid driver's license
- Possess firearms licensing when required for an armed assignment
- Be able to work extended hours while maintaining alertness, readiness and professional judgment
- Be available for assignments that may include nights, weekends, holidays and overnight coverage
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Prepare accurate written reports
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality
- Use smartphones and other assignment-related technology
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a protective team
- Meet the physical demands of the assignment, including periods of standing, walking and other operational activity
Relevant military, law-enforcement and private-sector experience will be considered. Executive-protection experience remains mandatory for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CPR, AED or other recognized medical-response certification
- Additional protective-driving or security-driving training
- Advanced executive-protection training
- Experience supporting corporate executives, public figures, families or other at-risk individuals
- Experience with protective advances, secure transportation and incident documentation
Schedule and Availability
Assignments are based on client contracts and operational requirements. Scheduling, notice, duration and shift length will vary.
Applicants must understand that protective assignments may require:
- Long or irregular hours
- Nights, weekends and holidays
- Extended periods of operational readiness
- Overnight coverage
- Schedule changes based on client or operational requirements
Assignment-specific scheduling requirements will be communicated when an opportunity becomes available.
Compensation
New York Opportunities
$40–$50 per hour, based on the market, assignment, client contract, qualifications and experience.
All Other Markets
PGI offers competitive hourly compensation based on the market, assignment, client contract, qualifications and experience.
These positions are generally non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Any assignment structured or classified differently will be disclosed in writing before employment or assignment acceptance.
Minimum paid shift or callout provisions may apply depending on the client contract and assignment. Applicable compensation terms will be disclosed in writing before the assignment is accepted.
Screening Requirements
Candidates must be willing and able to complete applicable pre-employment and assignment-related screening, which may include:
- Criminal background investigation
- Motor-vehicle-record review
- Reference verification
- Employment verification
- Client-specific screening when required
Employment and assignment eligibility remain subject to successful completion of all applicable screening requirements.
Application Materials
Applicants should provide:
- Completed PGI application, including education history
- Copies of applicable licenses and certifications
- Executive-protection training history
- Driving history or authorization for the required motor-vehicle-record review
- Résumé, optional
- Cover letter, preferred
- Professional references, optional at the initial application stage but potentially required later in the selection process
How to Apply
Complete the PGI Employment Application below. Select Close Protection Practitioner as your position of interest and indicate your preferred market. Your selections will carry forward automatically.
Apply or Express InterestImportant Notice: These are direct-employment, part-time/on-call opportunities. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment, a specific assignment, minimum hours or a regular schedule. Opportunities depend on client requirements, location, qualifications, licensing, availability, successful screening and operational needs.