Field Executive Protection Specialist

Job overview

The Field Executive Protection Specialist role is based near downtown Washington, DC, with a commutable-distance requirement; the listing location is Alexandria, VA. The posting states first-year earnings start at a minimum of $100,000 based on a 40-hour work week, with potential up to $120,000 or more depending on experience, overtime, bonuses, and travel pay. Gavin de Becker & Associates protects influential and at-risk public figures and focuses on protecting human life. The protector provides physical protection and logistical support for clients at home and during travel. The role includes security planning, site advances, secure transportation, access control, monitoring, emergency response, and detailed reporting, with international travel readiness of up to 130 days per year.

What you'll do

• Monitor property using Command Center tools and technology
• screen visitors and vendors and control site access
• coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies
• provide physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and during travel
• provide secure transportation as needed
• survey and prepare locations before client arrival
• document suspicious activity
• maintain readiness to meet threats.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field executive protection specialist

close protection

executive protection

security driving

advance planning

secure transportation

international travel

up to 130 travel days

$100k+ first-year earnings

alexandria va

gavin de becker & associates

women encouraged to apply

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• First-year associate employer retirement contribution of $15,000
• $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter
• 10% no-limit matching for associates who contribute
• sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship available.

Why this role

Requires readiness to travel and advance internationally up to 130 days per year, close-protection experience with high-net-worth or recognizable public figures, security-driving experience, and ability to obtain state firearm and security licenses. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Includes a 12-day training academy in San Antonio, TX.

About the employer

Gavin de Becker & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.