Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Lead

Gavin de Becker & Associates•Austin, TX

4d•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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. A newly hired Protector who is selected for a Team Leader opportunity in Austin will earn no less than $65,000 in their first year with GDBA. Austin-based Protectors could earn up to $90,000 in first year earnings. Team Leader opportunities are earned by merit when accounting for prior relevant experience and GDBA Training Academy performance. Protectors that excel in their individual performance and during their ongoing training along the Two-Year Professional Leadership Track (PLT) can make themselves eligible for an accelerated pathway to a Team Lead opportunity. This is a full-time position with benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k). GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients GDBA is seeking qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firm’s protective mission. Team Leaders lead and train protector teams, harness GDBA's mission essential resources, and protect clients in various challenging circumstances.

Requirements

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).
International or domestic field/travel experience is also beneficial but not required
3+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s)
HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility or possession of a concealed carry (CCW) permit is notable
2+ years working as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), a Paramedic (NREMT-P) or a Registered Nurse (RN).
Equivalent military medical experience is also accepted such as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, and Special Operations Medical experience, etc.
12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy
Professional Leadership Track (PLT) - 2‑year on-the-job executive protection training curriculum that prepares Protectors for future leadership positions at GDBA. PLT includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification + 4 additional advanced executive protection/leadership training academies
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

Responsibilities

Communicate directly with clients and become subject-matter experts for specific assignments
Collaborate with senior leadership on high-level decisions
Plan shift schedules and make adjustments based on client needs and approved Protector requests
Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center (CC)
Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to a protected site
Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies
Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel
Provide secure transportation (STO) as needed
Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of client
Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity
Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Gym, Ammunition, and Cellphone reimbursements
Exceptional 401(k) with Automatic $3k Employer Contribution and 10% of every Associate-Contributed Dollar Matched by GDBA
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)
Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan
$15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates
$3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter
10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan