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  • Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply

  • Gavin de Becker & Associates
  • Boston, Massachusetts 02298 United States View Map

Summary

GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $90,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $110,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more.

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers (

Your Role as a Protector:

  • Threat and Risk Assessment: Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.

  • Advance Planning: Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans before the client arrives.

  • Close Protection: Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.

  • Crisis Management: Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.

  • Secure Transportation: Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving.

  • Liaison: Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff to ensure a seamless and secure operation.

  • Surveillance: Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats.

Hiring Process Requirements:

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

  • 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

Job Description

GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $90,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $110,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more.

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers (

Your Role as a Protector:

  • Threat and Risk Assessment: Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.

  • Advance Planning: Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans before the client arrives.

  • Close Protection: Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.

  • Crisis Management: Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.

  • Secure Transportation: Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving.

  • Liaison: Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff to ensure a seamless and secure operation.

  • Surveillance: Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats.

Hiring Process Requirements:

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

  • 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

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