Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations at Gavin de Becker & Associates (Manhattan, NY)
Gavin de Becker & Associates· Manhattan, NY·
Job description
GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients
The Global Protective Operations Team provides close protection during domestic and international field details. This job starts long before a client arrives: we advance every location, map every route, and plan for every contingency. The Global Protective Operations Team brings real close protection experience, the fitness to perform when it counts, and the composure to adjust when conditions shift. We are comfortable in unfamiliar cities, unpredictable schedules, and calm in high-stakes moments.
Applicants can expect an earnings range for this position of $140,000 to $200,000+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits, not a contract-based role.
This is a travel-in position, meaning qualified applicants do not need to live near any specific GDBA office. However, our ideal applicant lives within a reasonable commute of a major international airport.
GDBA’s ideal applicant possesses and is comfortable with all the following:
- Extensive real-world experience working in a close protection role with UHNW individuals or other types of recognizable public/government figures during domestic and international travel.
- This role requires a high level of comfort operating as a security driver in various locations and vehicle types, including experience with route planning and driving a manual transmission vehicle.
- Experience independently conducting both physical and online advances, resulting in clear, well-written advance reports. Candidates should demonstrate a strong familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.
Hiring Process Requirements:
- 12-Day Introductory 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
Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan
- $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates
- $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter
- 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan
To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers
Why work at Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Culture: High-performance, mission-driven environment focused on protecting lives. Emphasis on merit over seniority, with transparent career progression and at least three promotions in the first two years.
- Work arrangement: Primarily on-site, field-based roles with travel required. GDBA operates more than 40 field offices; new hires are expected to work 8-hour shifts, full-time.
- Benefits: Best-in-class 401(k) with $15,000 employer contribution in the first year plus 10% matching; fully covered routine medical and dental for employees and families; paid training at overtime rates; travel pay (minimum 16 hours/day) and per diem (up to $135/day); free life insurance (3x salary up to $300k); long-term disability; generous PTO starting at three weeks; $2,500 referral bonuses; and reimbursements for CCW, EMT, and firearms licenses.
- Engineering/Innovation culture: While primarily operational, GDBA invests in advanced training, emergency medical protocols, and proprietary security advisory technology. Employees receive constant mentorship and skill-building opportunities.
- Veteran benefits: Eligible veterans can utilize GI Bill® benefits for additional income without attending college courses.