Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates•Palo Alto, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

GDBA is seeking an Executive Protection Field Specialist to ensure the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of their clients. This is a full-time hourly position with first-year earnings ranging from $185,000 to $225,000. The role involves a comprehensive approach to security, including threat assessment, advance planning, close protection, crisis management, secure transportation, liaison with authorities, surveillance, and residential protection.

Requirements

10+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position (Federal, State, and Local).
HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility.
10+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients.
10+ years of Special Operations (SOF) military experience.
Must 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior Law Enforcement Preferred
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).
Unique experiences such as CIA Global Response Staff (GRS) are also highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Conducting threat and risk assessments to develop mitigation strategies.
Performing advance planning, including reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans.
Providing close protection and physical security presence for the client.
Managing crises and making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies.
Arranging and providing secure transportation, including defensive and evasive driving.
Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff.
Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance.
Monitoring residential properties through command center technology, screening visitors and vendors, and controlling access points.