Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to ensure the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of clients both domestically and internationally. Candidates must possess extensive experience in close protection for UHNWI and be skilled as security drivers. The position offers a starting salary of $120,000 with potential earnings exceeding $150,000 based on experience, plus overtime opportunities. Ideal candidates must complete a 12-day training academy and pass physical readiness tests. This is a travel-in role not tied to a specific office.

Qualifications

• Extensive real-world experience in close protection for UHNWI or public figures.
• Comfortable operating as a security driver with manual transmission experience.
• Ability to conduct physical and online advance with clear reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection for clients domestically and internationally.
• Conduct physical and online security advances.
• Demonstrate fitness through physical readiness tests.

Skills

Close protection experience

Security driver experience

Route planning

Physical fitness

Strong report writing

Job description

Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations

Washington D.C.

Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients

Executive Protection Specialists are tasked with providing close protection coverage for GDBA clients during domestic and international field details. Every member of this team must be experienced, physically fit, flexible, and adaptable.

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $120,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $150,000+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more.

This is a travel-in position that is not tied to a specific GDBA Office. Suitable candidates should live within a short distance of a major airport.

Ideal candidates must possess all the following:

• Extensive real-world experience working in a close protection role with UHN/Windividuals or other types of recognizable public/government figures during domestic and international travel.
• This role requires a high level of comfort operating as a security driver in various locations and vehicle types, including experience with route planning and driving a manual transmission vehicle.
• Experience independently conducting both physical and online advances, resulting in clear, well-written advance reports. Candidates should demonstrate a strong familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.

Selection Process Requirements:

• 12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
• Must 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
• Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing
• Background check required