Field Protector - Atlanta GA

Overview

Job Description

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 Field Travel Protector will support the GDBA protective mission whenever, wherever, and however it is needed. Field Travel Protectors provide coverage on all domestic and international field details, to include conducting an advance, or completing a Secure Transportation Operation (STO). Every Field Travel Protector must be experienced, physically fit, flexible, and adaptable.

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role start at a minimum of $120,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $150,000+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, and more.

Mission:
The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients

• 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.

• 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy
• Professional Leadership Track (PLT) - 2-year On-the-job Executive Protection Training Curriculum
• 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification
• 4 additional advanced executive protection training academies
• Be able to pass 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

• 10+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). Federal, State, and Local level officers are all encouraged to apply.
• HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility is ideal; experience as an FBI Special Agent / United States Secret Service - Uniformed Division is advantageous.
• 10+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients. Experience in Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement PSD is preferred. Domestic and international field detail experience highly preferred.
• 10+ years of Special Operations (SOF) military experience – All Branches Welcome to Apply. CIA Global Response Staff (GRU) experience is highly desirable.

• City:
  Atlanta
• State:
  Georgia
• Job Code:
  Security Staff
• Affiliate Sponsor:
  Gavin De Becker

Minimum Education Required
High School/GED