Public Figure Protection​/Executive Protection Team Lead

Overview

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978, 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 San Francisco will earn no less than $95,000 in their first year with GDBA. San Francisco-based Protectors could earn up to $115,000 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 seeks qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds who can contribute to our protective mission. Team Leaders lead and train protector teams, utilize GDBA resources, and protect clients in challenging circumstances.

GDBA’s ideal candidate for an Executive Protection Team Lead position possesses one or more of the following experience levels/credentials:

• 3+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients 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 working 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 (e.g., Corpsman, Combat Medic, Special Operations Medical).

Your Role as a Team Leader:

• 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 the 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.
• Advance locations prior to arrival of the client.
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
• Maintain readiness to meet any threat.

• 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  includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification plus 4 advanced executive protection/leadership training academies.
• Protectors must be drug and nicotine free.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Must be able to swim.

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Gym, Ammunition, and Cellphone reimbursements.
• Exceptional 401(k) with Automatic $3k Employer Contribution and 10% match on Associate-Contributed Dollars by GDBA.
• 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).

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