Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations
Gavin de Becker & Associates · Washington, DC
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 102 days Gavin de Becker & Associates's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 5% of Gavin de Becker & Associates's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Gavin de Becker & Associates
- high 41 stale, 0 reposted of 41 open
- Hiring momentum
- 6 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Gavin de Becker & Associates's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Gavin de Becker & Associates.
About this role
The Executive Protection Specialist role involves providing close protection for clients during both domestic and international travel. Specialists must be physically fit and adaptable, with responsibilities including security driving, conducting advance preparations, and creating detailed reports. This position requires extensive experience with high-net-worth individuals and is not tied to a specific office, necessitating travel and proximity to major airports.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Extensive real-world experience in a close protection role with UHNW individuals or recognizable public/government figures during travel
- High comfort level operating as a security driver in various locations and vehicle types
- Experience with route planning and driving manual transmission vehicles
- Ability to conduct physical and online advances and produce clear advance reports
- Familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and public venues
- Ability to pass a physical readiness test
What you get
- First year earnings starting at a minimum of $120,000 per year
- Earnings potential of up to $150,000+ commensurate with experience
- Overtime opportunities
Worth weighing
- Travel-in position not tied to a specific office
- Candidates must live near a major airport
- Physical readiness and swimming requirements may be challenging for some candidates
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