Executive Protection Specialist - Austin TX

VetJobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan

$15,000 employer contribution first‑yr

$3,000 employer contribution each year

10% no‑limit matching

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) in Austin seeks a Protector to monitor sites, screen access, and execute security plans for high‑risk clients. You will deliver protection services at client locations and during travel, ensuring rapid response to medical or security incidents.

The role requires fitness, quick decision making, and the ability to obtain required licenses; training is provided through the GDBA academy and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Military, law enforcement, or executive protection experience valued
• 12‑Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
• Pass a physical readiness test
• Be able to swim
• Be drug and nicotine free
• Background check required
• Obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center
• Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected sites
• Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies
• Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and while they travel
• Provide secure transportation as needed
• Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to the arrival of clients
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity
• Maintain readiness to meet any threat

Skills

Physical fitness

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Follow procedures

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please submit your application and follow the next steps.

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 Well‑Being of our Clients.

Compensation

A newly hired Protector in Austin will earn no less than $64,000 in base earnings during their first year. Austin‑based Protectors can 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 using the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center
• Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected sites
• Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies
• Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and while they travel
• Provide secure transportation as needed
• Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to the arrival of clients
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity
• Maintain readiness to meet any threat

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED.

Additional Qualifications & Responsibilities

Military, law enforcement, or executive protection/security experience is valuable but not mandatory. We value communication skills, physical fitness, a willingness to learn, honesty, and teamwork more than background. Our promotion system is merit‑based and performance matters most.

Hiring Process Requirements

• 12‑Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
• Pass a physical readiness test (Pull‑ups, Push‑ups, Sit‑ups, 800m run)
• Be able to swim
• Be drug and nicotine free
• Background check required
• Obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing

Benefits

• 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 contribute to their retirement plan

Affiliate Sponsor: Gavin De Becker