Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Lead

Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Lead

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 newly hired Protector who is selected for a Team Leader opportunity in Austin will earn no less than $65,000 in their first year with GDBA. Austin-based Protectors could earn up to $90,000 in first year earnings. Team Leader opportunities are earned by merit when accounting for prior relevant experience and GDBA Training Academy performance. Protectors that excel in their individual performance and during their ongoing training along the Two-Year Professional Leadership Track (PLT) can make themselves eligible for an accelerated pathway to a Team Lead opportunity. This is a full-time position with benefits, including : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k). GDBA's Mission : The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients GDBA is seeking qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firm's protective mission. Team Leaders lead and train protector teams, harness GDBA's mission essential resources, and protect clients in various challenging circumstances.

Who You Are

GDBA's ideal candidate for an Executive Protection Team Lead 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).
• International or domestic field / travel experience is also beneficial but not required
• 3+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s)
• HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility or possession of a concealed carry (CCW) permit is notable
• 2+ years working as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), a Paramedic (NREMT-P) or a Registered Nurse (RN). Equivalent military medical experience is also accepted such as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, and Special Operations Medical experience, etc.

Your Role as a Team Leader :

Interested Candidates Should Expect the Following :

Additional Compensation and Benefits :

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