Public Figure Protection​/Executive Protection Team Lead

Overview

Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Lead — Austin, TX

GDBA is seeking qualified individuals to lead protector teams, train protectors, and protect clients in challenging circumstances as part of the firm’s protective mission:
The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients.

• Communicate directly with clients and 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 tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center (CC)
• Screen visitors and vendors; control 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 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 for high-net-worth or at-risk clients
• Experience in Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD) environments
• International or domestic field/travel experience is beneficial but not required
• 3+ years in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s)
• 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 accepted

• First-year earnings: at least $65,000;
  Austin-based Protectors could earn up to $90,000 in the first year
• This is a full-time position with benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k)
• $2,000 sign-on bonus; gym, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements
• Exceptional 401(k) with automatic $3k employer contribution and 10% match of associate-contributed funds
• Family benefits including family outing fund and school supplies fund
• Free vacations for up to 200 qualified Protectors per year
• Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW licenses and up to $1,000 stipend for special certifications (e.g., EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime)

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