Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply at Gavin de Becker & Associates (Boston, MA)
Gavin de Becker & Associates· Boston, MA·
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
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
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.