Surefox is seeking On-Call Executive Protection Level Event Security Officers to serve on the Duress Response Team (DRT) supporting a key client account. The DRT provides surveillance and counter-surveillance, early warning and detection, and emergency response for events. You will be activated on short notice to identify emerging threats before they escalate, report them through the proper channels, and respond decisively when incidents occur. You will work closely with Surefox Leadership, venue staff, client leadership, and public safety agencies to keep attendees, staff, and property safe.
We are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.
Hourly Rate - $55.00 - $60.00/hour
Work Schedule: all shifts (day / swing / grave)
Work Location: San Francisco, CA (but can vary based on scheduled site)
Responsibilities (What you Will do):
Conduct overt and discreet observation of crowds, perimeters, entry points, and surrounding areas, maintaining a working knowledge of baseline behavior to recognize anomalies
Identify and report hostile reconnaissance and pre-incident indicators, such as repeated probing of access points, unusual photography or note-taking, abandoned items, and attempts to evade security
Detect and report attempts to surveil event staff, VIPs, or security operations
Monitor for emerging risks, including aggressive or erratic behavior, prohibited items, crowd surges, medical distress, severe weather, and alerts relayed by the command team
Escalate concerns immediately through the defined reporting chain using clear, concise radio and written reports, and support threat assessment with accurate ground-level information
Respond promptly when activated to incidents including medical emergencies, fires, evacuations, altercations, and suspicious items
Provide basic first aid, CPR, and AED support until EMS arrives
Execute the emergency action plan, including evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown procedures, and coordinate with police, fire, EMS, and venue management under the incident command structure
Preserve scenes and evidence until relieved by appropriate authorities
Maintain disciplined radio communication and complete accurate, timely incident reports, activity logs, and witness statements
Attend pre-event briefings, post-event debriefs, and scheduled drills, tabletop exercises, and refresher training
Remain reachable and able to report within the agreed response window when on call
Operate within all applicable laws and company policy on surveillance, privacy, use of force, and detention, and safeguard sensitive operational, client, and attendee information
Qualifications:
Required
Valid state security guard license or registration
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
Demonstrated observation, note-taking, and report-writing skills
Strong verbal communication and de-escalation skills
Ability to remain calm, discreet, and decisive under pressure
Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check
Reliable transportation and a working phone for call-out notifications
Flexibility to work short-notice activations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during active incidents
Ability to stand, walk, or hold observation posts for 8-12+ hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in extreme weather and dense crowds
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Valid CCW permit and/or state armed-guard firearms permit (e.g., BSIS Firearms Permit with exposed carry authorization) in good standing, with current firearms qualification and documented range proficiency
Training in use-of-force law, judgment shooting, and weapon retention
Background in surveillance/counter-surveillance, protective operations, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or emergency services
Training in behavioral detection or threat recognition
FEMA ICS-100 and IS-700 (NIMS) certification
Stop the Bleed or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR/EMT) training
Active-threat response and crowd management…