Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Gavin de Becker & Associates
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Description
GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $90,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $110,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more. This position requires relocation to Boston MA.
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Your Role as a Protector:
- Threat and Risk Assessment: Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.
- Advance Planning: Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans before the client arrives.
- Close Protection: Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.
- Crisis Management: Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.
- Secure Transportation: Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving.
- Liaison: Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff to ensure a seamless and secure operation.
- Surveillance: Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats.
Hiring Process Requirements:
- 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
- Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
- Must be able to swim
- Must be drug and nicotine free
- Background check required
- Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing
About this role
Gavin de Becker & Associates is seeking Executive Protection Specialists to join their Washington, DC office on a full-time, in-office basis. This role centers on the safety and wellbeing of high-profile clients through a combination of threat assessment, advance planning, and close protection work. You'll evaluate vulnerabilities, conduct site reconnaissance, arrange secure transportation, coordinate with law enforcement and venue staff, and perform surveillance detection—all while maintaining the ability to respond decisively to medical emergencies, security breaches, or hostile situations.
The position requires significant physical capability and commitment. You'll need to pass a rigorous physical readiness test, be able to swim, maintain a drug and nicotine-free lifestyle, and complete a 12-day Essential Protector Skills training academy in San Antonio before starting. Background checks and appropriate state firearm and security licensing are mandatory. First-year earnings start at a minimum of $90,000 annually, with potential to reach $110,000 based on experience and overtime opportunities. Note that the role requires relocation to Boston, MA.
This is suited to candidates with a background in security, law enforcement, or military service who are physically fit, detail-oriented, and capable of making rapid decisions under pressure. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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