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Apply Now Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Leader - Santa Barbara, CA at Gavin de Becker & Associates Santa Barbara, CA Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the worlds 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. Team Leaders lead and train protector teams, harness GDBA's mission essential resources, and protect clients in a variety of challenging circumstances.Learn more about our organization on our website (https://gdba.com/join-our-team/) or our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gdbaprotects/life/1744e897-e108-47b1-8ecd-aa002d46516d/?viewAsMember=true) . First year earnings start at a minimum of $75k based on a 40-hour work week. Earnings potential of up to $90k commensurate with experience. A sign-on bonus and training scholarship are also available (see details below). Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about additional bonuses, travel pay, and more: www.gdba.com/earnings-and-benefits Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients
Provide protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel
Detect and defeat adversaries
Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat
Survey and prepare locations prior to arrival of the protected person
Coordinate and execute plans for security and medical emergencies
Interested candidates should expect the following:
$1k-$5k sign-on bonus
Industry-Leading Compensation
International/Domestic Travel when required
12-Day Introductory Training Academy, plus continual training and qualifications
Highest Standard of Quality and Resources in the Industry
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k.
Gym, Massage, Ammunition and Cellphone Reimbursements.
Successful Candidates will have these attributes:
At least 5 Years of Protection experience at the highest level of performance and client expectation
Wish to be of service and protect others
Excellent health and fitness, able to pass physical readiness test
Excellent communication ability
Drug and nicotine-free
Can pass a pre-employment background investigation
Commitment to maintaining high level of attentiveness and energy
Valuable Qualifications (though not required):
Military background
Law enforcement background
If Private Security background, experience in Close Protection
Assigned to Military Protective Security Operations Units; specifically, Air Force OSI, Army CID, Marine Corps CID, or Navy NCIS
Assigned to Law Enforcement Protection Units (for example, close protection of Mayors, Governors, Federal Government Officials)
LEOSA/HR218 Firearm Qualification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic
Note: We are also hiring for an Entry Level Protector position, view available positions here: https://gdba.com/careers-map/listings.
