Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates · Palo Alto, CA

Posted 7/27/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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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

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