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 ClientsProvide 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.