Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Lead
Seattle, WA
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 assessment, prediction, and management of violence.
A newly hired Protector selected for a Team Leader role in Seattle will earn no less than $80,000 in their first year with GDBA, with potential earnings up to $110,000 for Seattle-based Protectors.
Team Leader positions are earned through merit, considering prior relevant experience and performance in GDBA Training Academy. Protectors excelling in individual performance and ongoing training in the Two-Year Professional Leadership Track (PLT) may qualify for an accelerated pathway to a Team Lead role.
This is a full-time position with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k).
GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients.
GDBA seeks qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to bring their skills to our protective mission. As a Team Leader, you will lead and train protector teams, utilize GDBA's essential resources, and safeguard clients in various challenging circumstances.
Who You Are:
Ideal candidates for the Executive Protection Team Lead position possess one or more of the following:
- 3+ years experience in close protection/executive protection for high-net-worth or at-risk clients.
- Experience in Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD) environments is preferred.
- Field/travel experience, domestic or international, is beneficial but not mandatory.
- 3+ years in a full-time certified law enforcement role.
- HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility or a concealed carry (CCW) permit is notable.
- 2+ years as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Paramedic (NREMT-P), or Registered Nurse (RN); military medical experience such as Corpsman or Combat Medic is also accepted.
Your Role as a Team Leader:
- Communicate directly with clients and become subject-matter experts for specific assignments.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic decisions.
- Plan and adjust shift schedules based on client needs and Protector requests.
- Monitor property using GDBA Command Center tools and technology.
- Screen visitors and vendors; control access to protected sites.
- Coordinate security plans and respond to medical emergencies.
- Provide physical protection and logistical support during client travel and at residences.
- Offer secure transportation (STO) as needed.
- Survey and prepare locations prior to client arrival.
- Document suspicious activities in detail.
- Maintain readiness to meet any threat.
Candidate Expectations:
- Complete 12-day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy.
- Participate in the 2-year Professional Leadership Track (PLT), including 500 hours of training, mentoring, and certification, plus four advanced academies.
- Must be drug and nicotine-free.
- Pass pre-employment background checks.
- Be able to swim.
Additional Compensation & Benefits:
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Reimbursements for gym, massage, ammunition, and cellphone.
- $1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
- Family benefits including outing funds, active kids fund, and school supplies fund.
- Free annual vacations for 200 qualified Protectors.
- Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW licenses.
- Up to $1,000 stipend for certifications like EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime.
Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page for more info on benefits, stipends, overtime, bonuses, and travel pay.
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