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Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Gavin de Becker & Associates

Boston, MAFull-time$90–110K/yrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$90–110K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Appropriate State Firearm And Security Licensing

Job overview

Gavin de Becker & Associates is hiring an Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply. GDBA seeks a full-time Executive Protection Specialist to assess threats, plan secure travel, provide close protection, manage crises, arrange secure transportation, liaise with authorities, and conduct surveillance detection, ensuring client safety, privacy, and wellbeing.

Key focus areas include Assess threats and risks continuously, Conduct advance planning and reconnaissance, and Provide close protection during travel and events.

Preferred (not required): Threat And Risk Assessment, Advance Planning, Close Protection, and Crisis Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Threat and Risk AssessmentAdvance PlanningClose ProtectionCrisis ManagementSecure TransportationDefensive DrivingEvasive DrivingLiaisonSurveillance DetectionCounter-Surveillance

Qualifications

12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training AcademyPass Physical Readiness TestAble to SwimDrug and Nicotine FreeBackground Check RequiredAppropriate State Firearm and Security Licensing

Full 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.

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers (https://gdba.com/join-our-team)

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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