Residential Security DriverAgent
Listed on 2025-12-20
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Security
Security Guard, Security Manager, Site Security
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Title: RST Driver/Agent – Experience Required
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Job Type: Full time, with full benefits
Compensation: $52/hour, shifts have built in daily overtime
FLSA: Non-exempt
Job SummaryReporting to the Residential Security Agent Team Lead, the Driver/Agent provides safe and secure transportation while supporting the Residential Security Team. This role operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and requires maturity, adaptability, and a client-focused, concierge mindset. Ideal candidates have prior Residential Security Agent experience in a dedicated driver role and/or have completed tactical or principal driving training, with a strong knowledge of preferred routes and procedures.
Duties- Responsible for the safe and efficient transport of Principal/passengers.
- Communicate location and route to the security command post.
- Operate a passenger vehicle in a safe and lawful manner, while observing all traffic regulations and maintain awareness that the routes traveled are through heavily congested residential areas.
- Learn Principal's preferred routes and follow them with the Principals when safe and appropriate.
- Manage logistics for pick-ups and drop-offs as directed.
- Report all potential service and maintenance problems of the vehicle to the security command post in a timely manner.
- Ensure the inside and outside of the vehicle are properly maintained and cleaned when time permits.
- Raise concerns, issues, and problems to the Team Lead concisely and in a timely manner.
- Perform patrol functions at selected residential and commercial properties.
- Responsible for assigned daily duties.
- Monitor CCTV systems for properties assigned to the command post.
- Occasionally provide security functions with a customer service approach, being mindful of maintaining professionalism and aligned with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain client confidentiality and situational awareness.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Keelson Strategic and client leadership team.
Skills and Abilities
- Capable of regular, non-technical vehicle maintenance (replace wiper fluids, maintain proper inflation of tires, etc.).
- Must be a reliable team member and maintain a positive attitude.
- Flexible understanding the need to work overtime with or without advanced notice.
- Ability to communicate in situations over radios, phone, email, text and in-person. Must be personable, successfully interact with clients, superiors, peers, vendors and neighbors.
- Required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to drive in all weather conditions.
- Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in security camera systems, use of smartphones, push to talk radios, GPS devices, communications, and collaboration apps (Google Drive, Word, Excel & Power Point).
- Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times.
- Capable of deciphering GPS traffic notifications and able to plan the safest routes to take.
- Ability to operate without the need for constant guidance from others.
- Maintain rational behavior and stay calm under stressful driving conditions and refrain from using inappropriate language.
- Capable of following instructions and requests without complaint, not commenting, engaging in or joining any conversations of the Principal/passengers without permission.
- Use of alcohol or medications that impair your driving ability are strictly prohibited.
- Must keep a professional appearance and have good personal hygiene.
- 2+ years of residential security experience
- 2-4+ years of combined experience in relevant security, military, and/or law enforcement positions (preferred)
- Physically fit to facilitate emergency responses
- Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for Adult, Child & Infant certification
- California BSIS Guard Card
- California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit or CA CCW
- Successfully pass a certified EMT course
* All certifications must be current. Employees are responsible for keeping all certifications/licenses active
Physical Requirements- Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly
- Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary
- Prolonged periods sitting in a car or at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment (at times 5+ hours).
- Prolonged periods of standing on your feet without a break 4-5+ hours
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
- Must be able to lift, drag a human up to 200lbs or more, if necessary
- Being able to respond to physical attacks, natural disasters, evacuations
- Able to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands/manual dexterity, reach or stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak or hear.
- Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
- Vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-time position
- Schedule is 4 days a week
- Shift length: 12 hours/day
- Weekends
- Holidays…
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