What is a CIA Protective Agent?

Answer 1

A CIA Protective Agent is a specially trained law enforcement professional who provides security and protection to CIA personnel and facilities domestically and abroad. They are responsible for assessing and mitigating threats, conducting surveillance, and implementing security measures to ensure the safety of CIA operations. They may also participate in VIP protection details and emergency response situations.

Answer 2

Typical duties of the Protective Agent include deploying worldwide to perform sensitive operations in support of protective requirements. Protective Agents are consistently called upon to deploy and participate in training and operational assignments, and are expected to work long hours and deploy for periods from 45 to 60 days in length. The amount of yearly travel is extensive, and interested candidates should expect to deploy as scheduled.

Protective Agents are often directed to work overtime (OT), night shifts, holidays and weekends and to frequently travel overseas. Applicants will earn OT and premium pay benefits in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Applicants should be in good overall physical, mental and emotional condition, have a reputation as a team player and be willing to work long hours with ever-changing schedules.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to tactfully negotiate conflict and remain flexible is a must. Protective Agents must posses the ability to interact with all levels of Agency management, liaison with Department of Defense entities, and a multitude of other Federal agencies. Strong oral communication and representational skills. Candidates must be able to brief, defend, persuade, and instruct others on security requirements and policies. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and organizational skills and the ability to write in a clear and precise manor are also required