Public Figure Protection​/Executive Protection Team Lead

Overview

Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Lead

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 Atlanta will earn no less than $65,000 in their first year with GDBA.

Atlanta-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.

• Lead and train protector teams; communicate directly with clients; become subject-matter experts for specific assignments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on high-level decisions; plan shift schedules and adjust based on client needs and approved Protector requests.
• Monitor property using the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center (CC); screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected sites.
• Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies.
• Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients  homes and during travel; provide secure transportation (STO) as needed.
• Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to client arrival; prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat.

• 3+ years of experience conducting close protection / executive protection operations for high-net-worth or at-risk clients.
• Experience in residential, corporate, technology, or military/law enforcement protective security details (PSD); international or domestic field experience preferred but not required.
• 3+ years as a full-time certified law enforcement officer is noted; HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility or possession of a concealed carry (CCW) permit is notable.
• 2+ years as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Paramedic (NREMT-P), or Registered Nurse (RN); equivalent military medical experience (Corpsman, Combat Medic, Special Operations Medical) accepted.

• 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 plus 4 advanced academies.
• Be able to pass physical readiness tests (pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, 800m run).
• Protectors must be drug and nicotine free; pass pre-employment background investigation; must be able to swim.

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Gym, 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).