Executive Protection Specialist - Atlanta GA

VetJobs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Employer contributions

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates in Atlanta seeks a Protector to safeguard clients and assets. The role covers monitoring, access control, and on-site protection during travel, with emphasis on effective communication and teamwork. Training and advancement are part of the merit-based culture.

Base earnings start at $64,000 with potential up to $77,000 in the first year depending on experience, performance, and promotions opportunities.

Qualifications

• Military, law enforcement, or protection/security background is valued.
• Strong communication, fitness, willingness to learn, honesty and teamwork.
• Promotion is merit-based; performance matters more than seniority.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using GDBA command-center tools and technology.
• Screen visitors and vendors; control access to protected sites.
• Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to emergencies.
• Provide protection and logistical support at client homes and while traveling.
• Arrange secure transportation when needed and survey locations beforehand.
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity and threats.
• Maintain readiness to meet any threat.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Team player

Integrity

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

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 $64,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Atlanta-based Protectors could earn up to $77,000 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

Auto req ID

481250BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required Experience

Military, law enforcement, or experience in executive protection/security is meaningful, though not a requirement to become a GDBA Protector. We’re less interested in what you are than who you are. 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

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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

City

Atlanta

State

Georgia

Job Category

Business Officer

Job Code

Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor

Gavin De Becker