Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Gavin de Becker & Associates

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Boston, MA Until 9/29/2026 First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $90,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $110,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more. 

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

Your Role as a Protector: 

  • Threat and Risk Assessment: Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Advance Planning: Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans before the client arrives.
  • Close Protection: Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.
  • Crisis Management: Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.
  • Secure Transportation: Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving.
  • Liaison: Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff to ensure a seamless and secure operation.
  • Surveillance: Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats.

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
About this role

Summary

Provide physical security, threat assessment, and protective services for clients.

Job title

Executive Protection Specialist

Experience level

none

Industry

security

Location requirements

Boston, MA, on-site work only, no remote options.

Salary

$90k–$110k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

physical fitnessswimmingbackground checksecurity licensing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

threat assessmentclose protectioncrisis managementsurveillance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

On-site City
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