Executive Protection Specialist - Women Strongly Encouraged to Apply

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $90,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $110,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more. 

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Your Role as a Protector: 

• Threat and Risk Assessment: Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.


• Advance Planning: Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans before the client arrives.


• Close Protection: Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.


• Crisis Management: Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.


• Secure Transportation: Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving.


• Liaison: Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff to ensure a seamless and secure operation.


• Surveillance: Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats.

Hiring Process Requirements:

• 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy in San Antonio, TX


• Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)


• Must be able to swim


• Must be drug and nicotine free


• Background check required


• Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing