What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Travel Protector position at gavindebeckerassociates?
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 Travel Protector 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 Field Travel Protector must be experienced, flexible, adaptable, and able to travel at a moment’s notice.
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 $110,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more. A sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship is also available.
To be eligible for this position, candidates must live or be willing to relocate within 60 miles of Beverly Hills/Hollywood.
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) or CA CCW 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:
- 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/.
Additional Benefits:
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
