• Field Travel Protector

    Gavin de Becker & Associates (Los Angeles, CA)


    Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, 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 Field Travel Protector will support the GDBA protective mission whenever, wherever, and however it is needed. This support may come at a Residential Command Center, on a Field Detail, conducting an advance, or completing a Secure Transportation Operation (STO). Every Field Travel Protector must be experienced, flexible, adaptable, and able to travel at a moment’s notice.

     

    First year earnings for this role start at a minimum of $90,000 based on a 40-hour work week. This position offers earnings potential of up to $110,000+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more. A sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship is also available.

     

    To be eligible for this position, candidates must live or be willing to relocate within 60 miles of Beverly Hills/Hollywood.

    Who You Are:

    GDBA is seeking qualified men and women from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firm’s protective mission. GDBA’s ideal candidate for a Field Operations Director (FOD) 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/at-risk clients. Experience working in one of or a combination of the following environments is preferred: Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD).

    + 5+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility is ideal.

    + 3+ years working as a Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Registered Nurse (RN). Equivalent military medical experience is also accepted such as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, and Special Operations Medic experience.

    Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients

    + Provide protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel

    + Detect and defeat adversaries

    + Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat

    + Survey and prepare locations prior to arrival of the protected person

    + Coordinate and execute plans for security and medical emergencies

    Interested candidates should expect the following:

    + Industry-Leading Compensation

    + International/Domestic Travel

    + Highest Standard of Quality and Resources in the Industry

    + 12-Day Introductory Training Academy, plus continual training and qualifications

    + Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

    + 401k and Life Insurance

    + Gym, Massage, Ammunition and Cellphone Reimbursements

    Successful Candidates will have these attributes:

    + Wish to be of service and protect others

    + Excellent health and fitness, able to pass physical readiness test

    + Excellent verbal and written communication ability

    + Drug and nicotine-free

    + Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation

    + Commitment to maintaining high level of attentiveness and energy

     

    Note: We are also hiring for an Entry Level Protector position, view available positions here: https://gdba.com/careers-map/.

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