Field Protector

Field Travel Protector – Gavin de Becker & Associates

Founded in 1978, Guardian & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at‑risk public figures. As a Field Travel Protector, you will support our mission by providing coverage on all domestic and international field details, including conducting advances and completing Secure Transportation Operations.

First‑year earnings start at a minimum of $120,000 per year, with potential to reach $150,000+ through overtime, bonuses, and additional opportunities.

• 10+ years of full‑time certified law‑enforcement experience (Federal, State, or Local).
• Or 10+ years of close protection/executive protection operations for high‑net‑worth or at‑risk clients.
• Or 10+ years of Special Operations (SOF) military experience (all branches welcome).

Additional qualifications: HR‑218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility is ideal, as is experience as an FBI Special Agent or U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division member.

• Threat and risk assessment to develop mitigation strategies.
• Advance planning, including reconnaissance and secure travel route design.
• Close protection, providing immediate defense during travel and events.
• Crisis management, making rapid decisions during emergencies.
• Secure transportation operations, including defensive and evasive driving.
• Liaison with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff.
• Surveillance detection and counter‑surveillance to deter threats.

• 12‑Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy.
• Professional Leadership Track (PLT) – 2‑year on‑the‑job executive protection curriculum.
• 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification.
• Four additional advanced executive protection training academies.

• Pass the physical readiness test (pull‑ups, push‑ups, sit‑ups, 800m run).
• Drug and nicotine free.
• Pass a pre‑employment background investigation.
• Must be able to swim.

• Gym, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements.
• Exceptional 401(k) with automatic $3,000 employer contribution and 10% match of every associate‑contributed dollar.
• Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors.
• Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW licenses.
• Up to $1,000 stipend for special certifications (EMT, lifeguard, NRA, pilot, maritime).

• $15,000 employer contribution for first‑year associates.
• $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter.
• 10% no‑limit matching for all associates who choose to contribute.