Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) is seeking an Executive Protection Driver with strong law enforcement background to lead secure travel for high-profile clients. The role emphasizes defensive driving, threat assessment, advance planning, and immediate protection during events and travel.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of full-time LE experience, LEOSA/CCW eligibility, and a track record in residential or corporate protection, PSD, or military-style security operations.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years in full-time certified law enforcement positions.
• HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility is ideal.
• Experience in close protection for high-net-worth or at-risk clients.
• Background in Residential, Corporate, Technology, or PSD settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and provide secure transport with defensive and evasive driving.
• Continuously assess threats and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct advance planning, location reconnaissance, and secure routes.
• Provide close protection and immediate defense during travel and events.
• Manage crises with rapid, decisive actions during emergencies.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, authorities, and venue staff.
• Perform surveillance detection and counter-surveillance.
• Protect residential sites and monitor access via command center tech.

Skills

Defensive driving

Threat assessment

Advance planning

Close protection

Crisis management

Liaison

Surveillance

Residential protection

Education

Law enforcement experience

LEOSA eligibility

Job description

Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

This is a full-time hourly position with first-year earnings ranging from $185,000 to $225,000.

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

Your Role as an EP Driver:

• Secure Transportation:Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving
• 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.
• 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.
• Residential protection: Monitor the property through command center technology, screening visitors and vendors, and controlling all access points to the protected site.

Who You Are:

GDBA’s ideal candidate for a this position possesses one or more of the following:

• 10+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). Federal, State, and Local level officers are all encouraged to apply.
• HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility is ideal.
• 10+ 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 Services Details (PSD).
• 10+ years of Special Operations (SOF) military experience – All Branches Welcome to Apply. Unique experiences such as CIA Global Response Staff (GRS) are also highly desirable.

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

This role requires you to reside within 40 miles of Palo Alto, CA.