Global Executive Protection Specialist – Travel-Driven

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

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.