Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates

Palo Alto, CAFull-time$185–225K/yrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$185–225K/yr
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Firearm And Security Licensing

Job overview

Gavin de Becker & Associates is hiring an Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred. GDBA seeks a full-time Executive Protection Driver responsible for secure transportation, threat assessment, advance planning, close protection, crisis management, liaison duties, surveillance, and residential protection to ensure client safety and wellbeing.

Key focus areas include Secure transportation by providing defensive and evasive driving, Assess threats and risks continuously to develop mitigation strategies, and Conduct reconnaissance, plan secure travel routes, and prepare emergency plans.

Important skills include Defensive Driving, Evasive Driving, Threat And Risk Assessment, Advance Planning, Reconnaissance, and Secure Travel Route Planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Defensive DrivingEvasive DrivingThreat and Risk AssessmentAdvance PlanningReconnaissanceSecure Travel Route PlanningEmergency PlanningClose ProtectionCrisis ManagementLiaison CoordinationSurveillance DetectionCounter‑SurveillanceResidential ProtectionCommand Center Technology MonitoringVisitor and Vendor ScreeningAccess Point Control

Qualifications

10+ Years Certified Law Enforcement ExperienceHR-218 (LEOSA) EligibilityCA CCW Eligibility10+ Years Close Protection Experience10+ Years Special Operations Military Experience12-Day Essential Protector Skills Training Academy CompletionPhysical Readiness Test PassSwim AbilityDrug and Nicotine FreeBackground CheckState Firearm and Security Licensing

Full job description

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 (https://gdba.com/join-our-team)

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

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