Public Figure Protection​/Executive Protection Team Lead

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 Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

Team Leader Opportunity – Austin
Earn no less than $65,000 in the first year, with potential up to $90,000.

Full‑time position with benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k).

The safety, privacy, and wellbeing of our clients.

• 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 detail environments.
• International or domestic field/travel experience – beneficial but not required.
• 3+ years in a full‑time certified law‑enforcement officer position.
• LEOSA/H‑R‑218 eligibility or concealed‑carry permit is notable.
• 2+ years as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Paramedic (NREMT‑P), or Registered Nurse (RN); equivalent military medical experience accepted.

• 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.
• Monitor property using GDBA Command Center technologies.
• Screen visitors and vendors; control all site access.
• Coordinate and execute security plans, respond to medical emergencies.
• Provide physical protection and logistical support at client locations and during travel.
• Manage secure transportation as needed.
• Survey and prepare advance locations prior to client arrival.
• Document suspicious activity in detail.
• Maintain readiness to meet any threat.

• 12‑day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy.
• Professional Leadership Track – 2‑year on‑the‑job curriculum with 500 hours of training, mentoring, instruction, and certification, plus four advanced academies.
• Pass a physical readiness test (pull‑ups, push‑ups, sit‑ups, 800 m run).
• Drug and nicotine‑free status required.
• Pass pre‑employment background investigation.
• Swimming ability required.

• Gym, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements.
• Exceptional 401(k) with automatic $3,000 employer contribution and 10% matching of associate‑contributed dollars.
• Annual paid vacation 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).

• $15,000 employer contribution for first‑year associates.
• $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter.
• 10% no‑limit matching for all associates who contribute.

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