Developing protective talent
Objectives
The transition from executive protection agent to management roles often brings unique challenges that many new managers and team leads are not prepared to tackle. This course is designed to address the crucial gap between field expertise and managerial competencies, specifically tailored for executive protection.
Participants
The course is designed for executive protection professionals who already have management responsibilities; for new managers, team leads and detail leads; and for aspiring managerial talent. Participants will typically have managerial responsibilities at one or both of two levels:
Course Outline
As all courses are customized to the individual organization, specific course content will vary to some extent. However, all courses will cover:
Managing an EP Program
- Developing an EP Strategy
- Building an EP Program
- Leadership vs. Boss Roles
- Cultivating a Positive Culture
- In-house vs. Outsourced Agents
- Operational Tempo vs. Training &
- Preventing Agent Burnout
- Initial Training vs. Short Staffing
- Sustainment Training & Team Member Development
- Quality Control Systems
- Incorporating AARs and Feedback
- Compliance: Licensing & Insurance
- Managing Residential Security
- Travel Risk Management for EP
- Special Event Security for EP
- Managing Protective Intelligence
- Auxiliary Programs: Mail Screening, TSCM, Cyber, Etc.
- Tailoring Solutions Beyond Cookie-Cutter Approaches
- Forecasting Growth and Challenges
Managing Clients & Expectations
- True RTVA Integration
- Client Satisfaction: Managing Expectations vs. Reality
- KPIs: Tracking and Reporting to Clients
- Justifying Expenses, Overages, and Billing for Advances
- Mitigating Legal and Ethical Risks
- Mission Creep: Customer Service vs. Setting Boundaries
- Handling HR Nightmare Client Requests
- Billing & Invoicing Accuracy
- Encouraging AARs and Feedback
- Educating Others That Need To Know about EP
Managing Vendors
- Sourcing and Vetting Vendors
- Contracting and Educating Vendors
- Information Release and Requirement Timelines
- Ensuring Compliance
- Reporting and Invoicing Guidance
- Incorporating Vendor AARs
OUR FOCUS
Streamlining processes and resolving common issues before they develop.
What Our Clients Say
Over the years, ESL has provided us with superior security solutions. The combination of excellent personnel and pro-active supervision has proven to effectively and seamlessly address any security concerns. They provide solutions that make sense in these economic conditions.
I am pleased with the performance of the Executive Security & Logistic staff assigned to our facilities. The management responds quickly to questions and needs. I would definitely recommend ESL to others.
I honestly could not be more grateful for the service you have provided and also the work relationships you have built with our teams, not just security that show up do the job and leave. You all always do so much more and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you.



