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Executive Protection Specialist

gavindebeckerassociates
Washington, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2025

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 is seeking a Field Travel Protector to be ready and able to travel and advance internationally up to 130 days per year. This support may come at a Residential Command Center, on a Field Detail, conducting an advance, or completing a Secure Transportation Operation (STO). 

First year earnings for this role start at a minimum of $90,000 based on a 40-hour work week. This position offers earnings potential of up to $120,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more. A sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship is also available.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to travel upwards of 130 days per year (travel typically occurs in 1-2 week blocks)
  • Exceptional Communication Skills and Physical Fitness.
  • Drug and Nicotine-Free.
  • Pass our Pre-Employment Background Investigation.
  • Must live within a commutable distance of downtown Washington, DC

Desired Qualifications:

  • If Military background, Junior Officers and Staff NCOs desired.
  • If Law Enforcement background, at least 3 years’ experience.
  • Assigned to Military Protective Security Operations Units; specifically, Air Force OSI, Army CID, Marine Corps CID, or Navy NCIS.
  • Assigned to State or Federal Law Enforcement Protection Units; specifically the close protection of Mayors, Governors, and High-ranking Federal Government Officials  
  • Has demonstrated exceptional results in a Close Protection role, including managing logistics, advancing locations, and providing secure transportation.

Mission:

  • Provide executive protection and logistics support as needed, including when the clients travel both domestically and abroad.
  • Advance locations prior to a protectee’s arrival.
  • Center point for disseminating information regarding security-related incidents to the protectee and leadership. 
  • Coordinate contingency plans and medical response to emergencies.  
  • Ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
  • Exercises sound operational judgment and flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.

Interested candidates should expect the following:

  • $1k-$3k 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

Learn more about our organization by visiting our website, following GDBA on social media, or connecting with us on LinkedIn.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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