Minimum qualifications for all security positions:

US citizenship required.

Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application. 

Must have 2 years verifiable prior Executive Protection experience (applies only to Executive Protection position).

(1) Minimum: High school diploma or GED equivalent; (2) Preferred:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or  (3) and equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Vision:  Must be correctable to at least 20/30 (either eyeglasses or contact lenses).

Excellent physical health with no disabling physical or mental condition.  (Examination of physical fitness, emotional, and mental conditions.)

Interview:  In-depth interview to determine an applicant's suitability for public figure protection, which includes, but is not limited to, the person's appearance, personality, maturity, temperament, background, and ability to communicate.

Must not have a history of criminal or improper personal conduct that may affect suitability for public figure protection. (Complete and thorough background investigation.)

Reading and Writing Ability. Be able to read and write at the levels necessary to perform the job.

Valid California Class C driver's license.

Valid U.S. Passport and International Certificates of Vaccination.  (Required only for international travel assignments).

Valid certification in Adult, Infant, and Child CPR / First Aid

Visible Tattoos and Branding:  An Agent, while on-duty, shall not display any tattoos and/or branding.  Agents shall cover all tattoos/branding by wearing an authorized long-sleeved uniform shirt if in uniform; if in business attire, the business attire shall cover all tattoos.  However, if an Agent has only one tattooed/branded area of a three-inch square or less to cover, the Agent may, instead of wearing a long-sleeved shirt, cover that area with only one patch, of a color as close to the wearer’s skin color as is reasonably available, up to a three-inch square.  If the tattoo/branding area is more than can be covered by a three-inch square skin patch, the Agent shall wear the long-sleeved uniform shirt or business attire, as appropriate for the assignment.  The intent is that no tattoos/branding shall be visible and that no more than one three-inch square skin patch shall be visible. 

California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) guard registration,  and exposed firearms permits prior to appointment (firearms applicable to Executive Protection position only).  Applicants must be qualified for .40 caliber.  Applicants who do not yet have these licenses may still apply but must demonstrate submission of license application to the State.

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