Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations
Description
GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients
The Global Protective Operations Team provides close protection during domestic and international field details. This job starts long before a client arrives: we advance every location, map every route, and plan for every contingency. The Global Protective Operations Team brings real close protection experience, the fitness to perform when it counts, and the composure to adjust when conditions shift. We are comfortable in unfamiliar cities, dealing with unpredictable schedules, and calm in high-stakes moments.
Applicants can expect an earnings range for this position of $140,000 to $200,000+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits, not a contract-based role.
This is a travel-in position, meaning qualified applicants do not need to live near any specific GDBA office. However, our ideal applicant lives within a reasonable commute of a major international airport.
GDBA’s ideal applicant possesses and is comfortable with all the following:
- 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.
- This role requires a 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. Candidates should demonstrate a strong familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.
Hiring Process Requirements:
- 12-Day Introductory 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
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
To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers
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Short answers (3)
- If you heard about us from a GDBA Employee, Former GDBA Employee, or a Friend/Colleague, please let us know their name. optional
- Where do you currently live?
- Please indicate your desired salary range.
Pick from a list (10)
- Are you eligible to work in the United States?
- Right before applying, how did you hear about us?
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Which of the following experience categories apply to you?
- On a scale from 1-5, how confident are you that you can pass GDBA's Physical Readiness Test (PRT)?
- This position requires the ability to swim - are you a capable swimmer?
- Consent to Use of Technology
- My communications during the application and interview process…
- Do you agree to receive SMS/text messages regarding career opportunities from Gavin de Becker & Associates?
- By selecting "Submit application," you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the Conditions of Employment outlined at gdba.com/conditions-of-employment.
Written answers (4)
- Please provide an example of what experience you possess working in a close protection role. optional
- Describe your experience and comfort level working as a security driver. optional
- Provide an example of a situation where you completed a physical and/or digital advance prior to a field assignment. optional
- This is a full-time position. Do you have any restrictions or commitments that would prevent you from working full-time hours for this position? If so, please specify.