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. To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers 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