Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Gavin de Becker & Associates•Boston, MA

4d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

GDBA is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to ensure the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of their clients. This is a full-time hourly position with a starting annual earning of at least $90,000, with potential to reach $110,000 based on experience, overtime, and other opportunities. The role involves continuous threat and risk assessment, advance planning for locations and travel, providing close physical protection, crisis management, secure transportation including defensive driving, liaison with authorities, and surveillance detection.

Requirements

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
Background check required
Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing

Nice To Haves

12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy in San Antonio, TX

Responsibilities

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