Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations

Gavin de Becker & Associates; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates is seeking Executive Protection Specialists for full-time travel-based roles covering domestic and international assignments. Primary duties include close protection coverage, security driving, and conducting advances for high-profile clients.

Must be physically fit, adaptable, and capable of operating across diverse settings, with readiness to work near major airports and travel frequently.

Qualifications

• Extensive real-world experience in close protection with high-profile individuals during domestic and international travel.
• Ability to operate as a security driver in diverse locations and vehicle types, including manual transmission.
• Experience conducting separate physical and online advances with clear, well-written advance reports.
• Familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.

Skills

Close protection

Security driving

Advance planning

Report writing

Job description

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-worldexperienceworkingin a close protectionrolewith UHNWindividualsor other typesof recognizable public/governmentfiguresduring 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 IntroductoryTraining Academy in San Antonio, TX

• Must be able topass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups,800mrun)

• Must be able to swim

• Must be drug and nicotine free

• Must be able to obtainappropriate statefirearm and security licensing

• Background checkrequired