# Field Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply at Gavin de Becker & Associates

Field Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply at Gavin de Becker & Associates in Washington, DC. Full-time. Posted October 30, 2026.

- Company: Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Location: Washington, DC
- Job type: Full-time
- Experience: 3+ years
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gavindebeckerassociates/jobs/8337938
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/field-executive-protection-specialist-women-strongly-encouraged-to-apply-gavin-d-mwvha1

## Requirements

- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- 3+ years experience working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position (can be military or civilian)
- If Military background, Junior Officers and Staff NCOs desired. SOF experience is also welcomed.
- Assigned to Military Protective Security Operations Units; specifically, Air Force OSI, Army CID, Marine Corps CID, or Navy NCIS.
- Assigned to State or Federal Law Enforcement Protection Units; specifically the close protection of Mayors, Governors, and High-ranking Federal Government Officials
- Has demonstrated exceptional results in a Close Protection role, including managing logistics, advancing locations, and providing secure transportation.

## Description

 

**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.

**GDBA is seeking a Field Travel Protector to be ready and able to travel and advance internationally up to 130 days per year. Must live within a commutable distance of downtown Washington, DC to be eligible for this position.**

*First year earnings for this role start at a minimum of $100,000 based on a 40-hour work week. This position offers earnings potential of up to $120,000+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more. A sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship is also available.

***Ideal candidates must possess all the following**: 

- Extensive real-world experience working in a close protection role with UHNW individuals or other types of recognizable public/government figures during domestic and international travel.

- This role requires a high level of comfort operating as a security driver in various locations and vehicle types, including experience with route planning and driving a manual transmission vehicle.

- Experience independently conducting both physical and online advances, resulting in clear, well-written advance reports. Candidates should demonstrate a strong familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.

**Desired Qualifications:**

- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. **Women are strongly encouraged to apply.** 

- 3+ years experience working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position (can be military or civilian)

- If Military background, Junior Officers and Staff NCOs desired. SOF experience is also welcomed.

- Assigned to Military Protective Security Operations Units; specifically, Air Force OSI, Army CID, Marine Corps CID, or Navy NCIS.

- Assigned to State or Federal Law Enforcement Protection Units; specifically the close protection of Mayors, Governors, and High-ranking Federal Government Officials  

- Has demonstrated exceptional results in a Close Protection role, including managing logistics, advancing locations, and providing secure transportation.

**Your Role as a Protector:** 

- Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center 

- Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected site 

- Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies 

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

- Provide secure transportation as needed 

- Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of client 

- Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity 

- Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat 

**Hiring Process Requirements:**

- 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy in San Antonio, TX

- Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)

- Must be able to swim

- Must be drug and nicotine free

- Background check required

- Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing

 **Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan**

- $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates

- $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter  

- 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers