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Gavin de Becker & Associates Field Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply in Seattle, Washington

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 for this position will earn no less than $90,000 in their first year with GDBA. Seattle-based Protectors could earn up to $115,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities. This is a full-time position with benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k).

Desired Qualifications:

  • We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Military, executive protection, or law enforcement background.

    Your Role as a Protector:

  • Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center

  • Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to 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 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

    Interested Candidates Should Expect the Following:

  • 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: Includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification + 4 additional advanced executive protection/leadership training academies

  • Be able to pass physical readiness test (https://gdba.com/join-our-team/#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

    Additional Compensation and Benefits :

  • $3k sign-on bonus

  • Gym, massage, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements

  • $1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution

  • Family benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fund

  • 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)

    Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about benefits, stipends, additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay, and more: https://gdba.com/earnings

    Learn more about our organization by visiting our website, (https://gdba.com/join-our-team/) following GDBA on social media, or connecting with us on LinkedIn.