Executive Protection Specialist - Veterans Preferred
Gavin de Becker & Associates
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Description
Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm’s Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.
GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
A newly hired Protector in Atlanta will earn no less than $70,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Atlanta-based Protectors could earn up to $81,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.
Your Role as a Protector:
- Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center
- Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected site
- Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies
- Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel
- Provide secure transportation as needed
- Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of client
- Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity
- Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat
Who You Are:
Veterans represent over 60% of GDBA’s workforce – Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Active National Guard or Reservists: GDBA is willing and able to accommodate your drill schedules and activations. Active-duty service members are encouraged to apply within 90 days (about 3 months) of your ETS date and can attend our Essential Protector Skills Academy (EPS) while on Terminal Leave.
Our most successful Protectors come from a variety of backgrounds and have succeeded because they communicate effectively, are physically fit, willing to learn, tell the truth, and enjoy working in a team environment. Our promotion system is merit-based. Performance matters most, not seniority.
Hiring Process Requirements:
- 12-Day Introductory 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
Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan
- $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates
- $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter
- 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan
To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers
Benefits
- 401(k)
About this role
Gavin de Becker & Associates is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to join its Atlanta office and protect high-profile clients. In this role, you'll monitor properties using command center technology, control site access, coordinate security plans, provide physical protection during travel and at residences, conduct advance site surveys, and respond to emergencies. The work demands strong situational awareness, physical capability, and the ability to document threats and maintain operational readiness at all times.
The company actively recruits veterans—over 60% of its workforce has military experience—and will work with National Guard or Reserve members on drill schedules. Active-duty service members can apply within 90 days of their ETS date and attend training on Terminal Leave. You'll earn a minimum of $70,000 in first-year base pay, potentially reaching $81,000 with relevant experience and strong performance in the training academy. Advancement is merit-based, not seniority-driven.
To move forward, you'll complete a 12-day training academy in San Antonio, pass a physical readiness test (pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, 800m run), demonstrate swimming ability, pass a background check, and obtain state firearm and security licensing. You must be drug and nicotine free. The role offers a strong 401k plan with $15,000 employer contribution in year one and 10% matching thereafter. Success in this position requires effective communication, physical fitness, integrity, and a collaborative mindset.
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