Field Operations Director

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.

A Field Operations Director (FOD) will support the GDBA protective mission whenever, wherever, and however it is needed. This support may come at a Residential Command Center, on a Field Detail, conducting an advance, or completing a Secure Transportation Operation (STO). Every FOD must be experienced, flexible, adaptable, and able to travel at a moment's notice.

First year earnings for a Field Operations Director (FOD) start at a minimum of $75k based on a 40-hour work week. This position offers earnings potential of up to $100k commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more. A sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship is also available.

Who You Are:

GDBA is seeking qualified men and women from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firm's protective mission. GDBA's ideal candidate for a Field Operations Director (FOD) position possesses one or more of the following experience levels/credentials:

• 3 years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients. Experience working in one of or a combination of the following environments is preferred: Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD).
• 5 years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility is ideal.
• 3 years working as a Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Registered Nurse (RN). Equivalent military medical experience is also accepted such as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, and Special Operations Medic experience.

Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients

• Provide protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel
• Detect and defeat adversaries
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat
• Survey and prepare locations prior to arrival of the protected person
• Coordinate and execute plans for security and medical emergencies

Interested candidates should expect the following:

• $1k-$5k sign-on bonus
• Industry-Leading Compensation
• International/Domestic Travel
• Highest Standard of Quality and Resources in the Industry
• 12-Day Introductory Training Academy, plus continual training and qualifications
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k and Life Insurance
• Gym, Massage, Ammunition and Cellphone Reimbursements

Successful Candidates will have these attributes:

• Wish to be of service and protect others
• Excellent health and fitness, able to pass physical readiness test
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability
• Drug and nicotine-free
• Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation
• Commitment to maintaining high level of attentiveness and energy

Note: We are also hiring for an Entry Level Protector position, view available positions here: https://gdba.com/careers-map/.

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