Executive Protection Specialist - Veterans Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects influential and at-risk public figures. Its Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators work to protect human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence. The company’s mission is the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of its clients.

Protectors in Atlanta monitor client property using GDBA Command Center tools and technology, control access to protected sites, coordinate and execute security plans, and provide physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and during travel. They may provide secure transportation, prepare locations before a client arrives, document suspicious activity, respond to medical emergencies, and maintain readiness to meet threats.

A newly hired Atlanta Protector will earn at least $70,000 in base earnings during the first year. First-year earnings could reach $81,000 based on relevant experience, Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities. GDBA has a merit-based promotion system in which performance matters more than seniority. Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply; the company can accommodate active National Guard and Reservist drill schedules and activations. Active-duty service members are encouraged to apply within 90 days of their ETS date and may attend the Essential Protector Skills Academy while on terminal leave.

The hiring process includes a 12-day introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, Texas. Candidates must pass a physical readiness test, be able to swim, be drug- and nicotine-free, pass a background check, and be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing.

Requirements

• Pass a physical readiness test comprising pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and an 800-meter run.
• Be able to swim.
• Be drug- and nicotine-free.
• Pass a background check.
• Be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing.
• Communicate effectively, be physically fit, be willing to learn, tell the truth, and work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is encouraged.
• Relevant prior experience may contribute to first-year earnings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center.
• Screen visitors and vendors and control access to protected sites.
• Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies.
• Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and while they travel.
• Provide secure transportation as needed.
• Survey and prepare locations before a client’s arrival.
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat.

Benefits

• Best-in-class 401(k) retirement plan.
• $15,000 employer contribution for first-year associates.
• $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter.
• 10% no-limit employer matching for associates who contribute to the retirement plan.
• GDBA accommodates active National Guard and Reservist drill schedules and activations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed