Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations

Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website)•Washington, DC

5h•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Extensive real-world experience working in a close protection role with UHNW individuals or other types of recognizable public/government figures during domestic and international travel.
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.
Strong familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.
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.
Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

Live within a short distance of a major airport.

Responsibilities

Providing close protection coverage for GDBA clients during domestic and international field details.
Operating as a security driver in various locations and vehicle types, including route planning and driving a manual transmission vehicle.
Independently conducting both physical and online advances, resulting in clear, well-written advance reports.
Navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.