Executive Protection Driver - Gavin de Becker & Associates
Austin, TX
About the Job
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.
First year earnings for this role start at a minimum of $100,000 with potential of up to $150,000+commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more.
This is a full-time executive protection driver position based out of Austin, Texas. HR-218/LEOSA credentials and 10+ years of local/state/federal law enforcement experience is preferred but not required. All applicants must live or be willing to relocate within 40 miles of downtown Austin, TX.
Who You Are:
GDBA is seeking qualified men and women from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firm's protective mission. GDBA's ideal candidate for this position possesses one or more of the following experience levels/credentials:
- 10+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients. Experience working in one of or a combination of the following environments is preferred: Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD).
- 10+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility is ideal.
- 10+ years working as a Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Registered Nurse (RN). Equivalent military medical experience is also accepted such as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, and Special Operations Medic experience.
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
Successful Candidates will have these attributes:
- Wish to be of service and protect others
- Excellent health and fitness, able to pass physical readiness test
- Excellent verbal and written communication ability
- Drug and nicotine-free
- Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation
- Commitment to maintaining high level of attentiveness and energy
Note: We are also hiring for an Entry Level Protector position, view available positions here: https://gdba.com/careers-map/.
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