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Executive Protection Specialist

  • Quinte West, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Jun 26, 2026
  • 1 position

US$64,000–US$77,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Protector is responsible for monitoring properties, controlling site access, and providing physical protection and secure transportation for clients. They must also execute security plans, respond to medical emergencies, and document suspicious activity.

Job details

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients A newly hired Protector in Colorado will earn no less than $64,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Colorado-based Protectors could earn up to $77,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities. To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers Your Role as a Protector: Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected site Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel Provide secure transportation as needed Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of client Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat 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

What you’ll do

The Protector is responsible for monitoring properties, controlling site access, and providing physical protection and secure transportation for clients. They must also execute security plans, respond to medical emergencies, and document suspicious activity.

Requirements

Candidates must complete a 12-day training academy in San Antonio and pass a physical readiness test including swimming. Additional requirements include being drug and nicotine free, passing a background check, and obtaining necessary firearm and security licenses.

Listed skills

  • Control · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Training · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Client · Preferred
  • safety · Preferred
  • Process · Preferred
  • Documentation · Preferred
  • Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Physical Protection
  • Logistical Support
  • Secure Transportation
  • Site Surveying
  • Emergency Response
  • Access Control
  • Surveillance
  • Documentation

Job areas

  • Security & Safety
  • Transportation
  • Logistics