Fairfax County Public Schools is planning to hire a bodyguard for Superintendent Michelle Reid, a move the Virginia school district said is necessary to bolster security in response to recent “highly publicized tragic events around the country.”
The job posting, for a role called “executive protection agent,” closed this week. The role falls under the Office of the Chief Safety and Security Officer. The job includes a 260-day work schedule, and stated responsibilities include ensuring “the personal safety, security and operational continuity of the division superintendent across school campuses, public events, official travel, and private residences.”
It could pay over $140,000, depending on experience. The role requires five years of related experience.
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