Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

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

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates, based in Palo Alto, CA, seeks an Executive Protection Driver with prior law enforcement preference. This full-time role offers first-year earnings ranging from $185,000 to $225,000.

The role focuses on secure transportation, threat assessment, and advance planning for high-profile clients. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in law enforcement and substantial protection experience, including LO/LESA eligibility where applicable.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in full-time certified law enforcement positions (federal, state, or local).
• HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility ideal.
• 10+ years of close protection/executive protection for high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Secure transportation with defensive and evasive driving.
• Assess threats and plan mitigations for client safety.
• Conduct advance planning: reconnaissance, secure routes, emergency plans.
• Provide close protection during travel and events.
• Make rapid decisions in crises including medical or security incidents.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, authorities, and venue staff.
• Perform surveillance/detection to deter threats.
• Monitor residence access and screen visitors and vendors.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Close protection experience

Threat assessment

Advance planning

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.