Executive Protection Specialist – Lateral Hire (3+ Years EP)

Gavin de Becker & Associates; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Employer contributions

No-limit matching

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) seeks experienced executive protection professionals in Menlo Park/Palo Alto. The role requires 3+ years of residential or travel protection work, including driving, travel, and close protection during public appearances.

Strong fitness, background check, and licensing are required. New hires begin with base earnings of no less than $105,000 in the first year, with potential earnings up to $155,000 depending on experience, performance, and promotions within

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential or travel executive protection experience.
• Experience driving, traveling, and providing close protection during public appearances is highly desirable.
• Background check, firearms licensing, and fitness requirements will be verified.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using the security tools and procedures of GDBA.
• Screen visitors and vendors; control access to protected sites.
• Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies.
• Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and during travel.
• Offer secure transportation as needed; conduct advance surveys of locations.

Skills

Executive protection

Driving

Travel readiness

Education

None

Job description

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA)

protects the world’s most influential and at‑risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3‑time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm’s Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

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

Who You Are

GDBA is looking to add experienced executive protection professionals to its teams across Menlo Park/Palo Alto. Our ideal applicant for this position has 3+ years of residential or travel executive protection experience working for at‑risk clients. Executive protection experience working in roles that require driving, traveling, and providing close protection during public appearances is also highly desirable.

A newly hired Lateral Protector in Menlo Park/Palo Alto will earn no less than $105,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park/Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $155,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

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 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

Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan

• $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates
• $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter
• 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan

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