Gavin de Becker & Associates
Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- Posted
- 9 September 2026 (about 2 months ago)
Checked about 2 months agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
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. This position requires relocation to Boston MA.
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
Work location
- Washington, DC, US
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About this listing
Advertised by Gavin de Becker & Associates and published on Greenhouse, the applicant tracking system they use.
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Published 9 September 2026, last checked about 2 months ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.