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Gavin de Becker & Associates LEOSA/HR-218 - Executive Protection in United States
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Washington D.C
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.
First year earnings for this role in Washington D.C start at a minimum of $80k based on a 40-hour work week. This position offers earnings potential of up to $100k+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more. A sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship is also available.
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess or be eligible to possess LEOSA/HR-218 permit. (https://www.state.gov/law-enforcement-officers-safety-act-leosa-faqs-4/#whatisleosa)
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 this protection 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) eligibility is a must.
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:
12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy
Be able to pass physical readiness test (https://gdba.com/join-our-team/#physical-readiness-test) (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
Protectors must be drug and nicotine free
Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation
Must be able to swim
Additional Compensation and Benefits :
$1k-$5k sign-on bonus
Gym, massage, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements
$1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
Family benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fund
Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors
Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW Licenses
Up to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime)
Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about benefits, stipends, additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay, and more: www.gdba.com/earnings-and-benefits.
Learn more about our organization by visiting our website, (https://gdba.com/join-our-team/) following GDBA on social media, or connecting with us on LinkedIn.