Field Operations Director Los Angeles, CA

Company: Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA)
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

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.A Field Operations Director (FOD) will support the GDBA protective mission whenever, wherever, and however it is needed. This support may come at a Residential Command Center, on a Field Detail, conducting an advance, or completing a Secure Transportation Operation (STO). Every FOD must be experienced, flexible, adaptable, and able to travel at a moment's notice.First year earnings for a Field Operations Director (FOD) start at a minimum of $75k based on a 40-hour work week. This position offers earnings potential of up to $100k+ commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay, and more. A sign-on bonus and training academy scholarship is also available.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 a Field Operations Director (FOD) position possesses one or more of the following experience levels/credentials:

• 3+ 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).
• 5+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility is ideal.
• 3+ 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.Interested candidates should expect the following:
    • $1k-$5k sign-on bonus.
    • International/Domestic Travel.
    • Highest Standard of Quality and Resources in the Industry.
    • 12-Day Introductory Training Academy, plus continual training and qualifications.
    • 401k and Life Insurance.
    • Gym, Massage, Ammunition, and Cellphone Reimbursements.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 a high level of attentiveness and energy.
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