Demo

Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations

Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website)
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients

Executive Protection Specialists are tasked with providing close protection coverage for GDBA clients during domestic and international field details. Every member of this team must be experienced, physically fit, flexible, and adaptable.

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $120,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $150,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more.

This is a travel-in position that is not tied to a specific GDBA Office. Suitable candidates should live within a short distance of a major airport.

Ideal candidates must possess all the following:

  • Extensive real-world experience working in a close protection role with UHNW individuals or other types of recognizable public/government figures during domestic and international travel.
  • This role requires a high level of comfort operating as a security driver in various locations and vehicle types, including experience with route planning and driving a manual transmission vehicle.
  • Experience independently conducting both physical and online advances, resulting in clear, well-written advance reports. Candidates should demonstrate a strong familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.

Selection Process Requirements:

  • 12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
  • Must 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
Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing
  • Background check required

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$56,209 - $68,495
Income Estimation: 
$78,816 - $101,200
Income Estimation: 
$40,189 - $54,175
Income Estimation: 
$61,909 - $89,672
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website)

  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website) Agoura Hills, CA
  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world's most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gav... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website) Austin, TX
  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gav... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website) Washington, DC
  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gav... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website) Baltimore, MD
  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gav... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SERVICES Chicago, IL
  • SUMMARY: Coordinates human resources activities including but not limited to employment and employee relations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with ad... more
  • 22 Days Ago

  • Calamos Investments Chicago, IL
  • Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to provide safe and protective environment for senior executives of the company and other VIPs visit... more
  • 13 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!