Protective Response Team

Gavin de Becker & Associates is a dynamic security firm innovating threat assessment and public figure protection.  Our mission aims to protect and enhance the lives of those we serve. From media figures and transnational corporations to universities and women’s shelters, GDBA stands on the front line of the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

Gavin de Becker & Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrates exceptional results in a client-service role; professional and positive communication style.
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
• Exercises sound operational judgment, as well as flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.
• Drug and nicotine-free; associates are required to participate in ongoing drug and nicotine screenings for the duration of their employment at GDBA.
• Physically fit; candidates must at least meet minimum physical requirements to be considered for this opening.
• Must be able to pass our pre-employment background investigation.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in the military, specifically conducting PSD operations with government officials and VIPs.  Veterans who held military occupational specialties, including Marine Security Guard, Military Police Officer, FAST, and Infantry, are strongly desired.  
• Working knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
• Previous security or surveillance experience including physical security, emergency response, as well as security protocol implementation.
• Prior training in Emergency Medicine, defensive tactics, arresting techniques, and tactical firearms.

Responsibilities & Expectations

Protective Response Team agents partner with various intelligence and investigations teams, global security operations center assets, other private security agents, and local law enforcement to proactively identify and mitigate threats facing corporate executives at their places of residence. 

Agents are tasked with detecting and reporting suspicious activity, security vulnerabilities in the vicinity of client residences, as well as providing immediate on-site support in the event of a security incident. Agents are responsible for enhancing safety and security by remaining alert and professional at all times. They also play a crucial role in adding comfort and convenience to the lives of those they serve.

Physical Readiness & Response

• As a function of an executive protection unit, agents must be able to maintain physical readiness to respond to an attack or hazard at all times.
• Maintain physical fitness to stand on your feet for several hours without a break, provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, as well as maintain long schedules in the field.

Employee Benefits & Compensation

• Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401-K retirement plan, flex schedule, merit-based raises and bonuses.

For more than 40 years, GDBA has developed pioneering strategies and resources for protecting public figures, government agencies, enterprises, and others facing substantial safety and privacy challenges. GDBA employs full-time protectors, analysts, advisors, investigators, and instructors in more than 40 field offices, supporting clients in all regions of the U.S. and around the world.