Executive Protection Specialist: GDBA in Atlanta

Security Services Worldwide; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to join a high-trust client environment. The role focuses on command center monitoring, visitor screening, secure transport, and rapid response support.

The ideal candidate demonstrates top physical fitness, clear background checks, and the ability to obtain state licensing. Training academy and relocation flexibility are required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must pass a physical readiness test (pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, 800m run).
• Ability to swim.
• Drug- and nicotine-free.
• Background check required.
• Eligible to work in the United States and complete the training academy.
• Live within 40 miles of Atlanta or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property and security from a command center.
• Screen visitors and vendors and control site access.
• Coordinate security plans and respond to medical emergencies.
• Provide protective and logistical support for client homes and travel.
• Arrange secure transportation when needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Security screening

Visitor screening

Education

Security training academy

Job description

# Executive Protection Specialist: GDBA in Atlanta**Gavin de Becker & Associates**Atlanta, GA Start Date07/19/202670,500.00 Full-TimeGavin de Becker & Associates is hiring an Executive Protection Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a full-time protector role built around command center monitoring, visitor screening, secure transport, and rapid response support. More security openings sit in the security jobs feed, and local matches appear in Atlanta security jobs.## What The Role CoversThe GDBA Atlanta posting centers on physical protection and logistics for a high-trust client environment. The day includes watching property through a command center, screening visitors and vendors, controlling access to protected sites, and coordinating security plans around movement and medical response.* Monitor property using tools and technology from the GDBA Command Center.* Screen visitors and vendors, then control access to protected sites.* Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies.* Provide physical protection and logistical support at client homes and while traveling.* Provide secure transportation when needed.## What The Hiring Team RequiresThe role calls for a serious fitness and licensing standard. GDBA lists a physical readiness test, swimming ability, no drug or nicotine use, background screening, and the ability to obtain state firearm and security licensing. Candidates must also complete the 12-day introductory training academy in San Antonio and live within 40 miles of Atlanta, or be open to relocation.* Pass the physical readiness test with pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and an 800m run.* Be able to swim.* Be drug and nicotine free.* Pass a background check.* Be eligible to work in the United States and complete the training academy.## Pay And ApplyThe posted earnings start at no less than $64,000 in first-year base earnings and can reach up to $77,000 for Atlanta-based Protectors, depending on prior experience, training performance, and promotion timing. Apply through the GDBA careers page for the full application path.