Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website); Palo Alto (CA); Presencial; USD 185.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gavin de Becker & Associates in Palo Alto, CA, is hiring a protector for a full-time role. The position offers first-year earnings of $185,000 to $225,000 and involves conducting threat assessments, advance planning, and close protection during travel and events.

Applicants should have extensive law enforcement or military backgrounds, LEOSA/CCW eligibility, and a proven track record in protective services for high-net-worth clients.

Formación

• 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 Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Services Details (PSD) is preferred.
• 10+ years of Special Operations (SOF) military experience – All Branches Welcome to Apply. CIA GRS experiences are highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Threat and risk assessment: Continuously evaluating threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.
• Advance planning: Recon locations, plan secure travel routes, and prepare emergency plans.
• Close protection: Provide a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.
• Crisis management: Make rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.
• Secure transportation: Arrange and provide secure transport, including defensive and evasive driving.
• Liaison: Coordinate with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff for a seamless operation.
• Surveillance: Perform surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to deter threats.
• Residential protection: Monitor the property through command center technology, screen visitors and control access points.

Conocimientos

Threat assessment

Advance planning

Close protection

Crisis management

Secure transportation

Liaison

Surveillance

Residential protection

Descripción del empleo

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 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.
• 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