Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) is seeking a dedicated Protector in the United States. The role offers a first-year earnings minimum of $90,000 per year with potential up to $110,000, plus overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities include threat assessment, advance planning, close protection, crisis management, secure transportation, liaison with authorities, and surveillance. Hiring requires completing EPS Training Academy in San Antonio, TX, passing a physical readiness test, swimming

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass physical readiness tests (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

Responsibilities

• Threat and risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Advance planning including reconnaissance of locations, secure travel routes and emergency plans.
• Close protection by providing physical security and immediate defense during travel and events.
• Crisis management with rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, incidents or breaches.
• Secure transportation arrangements including defensive and evasive driving.
• Liaison with law enforcement, authorities and venue staff to ensure safe operations.
• Surveillance and counter-surveillance to deter threats.

Skills

Threat assessment

Advance planning

Close protection

Crisis management

Secure transportation

Liaison with authorities

Surveillance

Job description

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $90,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $110,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more.

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers

Your Role as a Protector:

• Threat and Risk Assessment: Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.
• Advance Planning: Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans before the client arrives.
• Close Protection: Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.
• Crisis Management: Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.
• Secure Transportation: Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving.
• Liaison: Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff to ensure a seamless and secure operation.
• Surveillance: Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats.

Hiring Process Requirements:

• 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) 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