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Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Gavin de Becker & AssociatesNew York🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 9, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Executive Protection Specialist role at Gavin de Becker & Associates offers significant growth potential in a mission-driven environment, with first-year earnings starting at a competitive $90,000 and potential to reach $110,000. You'll thrive here if you possess a keen ability for threat assessment, advance planning, and crisis management, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of high-profile clients. Apply now to join a respected organization that values your expertise and dedication.

Quick Overview

Salary
$90k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
New York, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
HTTPSRisk Assessment

Job Description

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $90,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $110,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more. This position requires relocation to Boston MA. 

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers

Your Role as a Protector: 

  • 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.

Hiring Process Requirements:

  • 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
  • Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
  • Must be able to swim
  • Must be drug and nicotine free
  • Background check required
  • Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing

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