Executive Protection Specialist - Field

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Washington, DC
Cybersecurity
The Role

To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess a valid LEOSA/HR-218 permit.

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures.  Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm’s Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

First year earnings for this role in Washington D.C start at a minimum of $90,000 based on a 40-hour work week. This position offers earnings potential of up to $120,000+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more. A sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship is also available.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). Federal, state, local law enforcement all accepted.
  • Possession of current and valid HR-218/LEOSA permit is a must.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 3+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients. Experience working in one of or a combination of the following environments is preferred: Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD).

Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients 

  • Provide protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel
  • Detect and defeat adversaries
  • Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat
  • Survey and prepare locations prior to arrival of the protected person
  • Coordinate and execute plans for security and medical emergencies 

Interested candidates should expect the following:

  • 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy
  • Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run) 
  • Protectors must be drug and nicotine free 
  • Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation 
  • Must be able to swim 

Additional Compensation and Benefits: 

  • $1k-$3k sign-on bonus 
  • Gym, massage, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements 
  • $1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution  
  • Family benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fund 
  • Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors 
  • Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW Licenses  
  • Up to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime) 

Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about benefits, stipends, additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay, and more: www.gdba.com/earnings-and-benefits. 

Learn more about our organization by visiting our website, following GDBA on social media, or connecting with us on LinkedIn.

The Company
HQ: Glendale, CA
497 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

For more than 40 years, GDBA has developed pioneering strategies and resources for protecting public figures, government agencies, enterprises, and others facing substantial safety and privacy challenges. GDBA employs full-time protectors, analysts, advisors, investigators, and instructors in more than 40 field offices, supporting clients in all regions of the U.S. and around the world.

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