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Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Gavin de Becker & Associates
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
  • Security
    Private Security, Site Security, Security Management & Operations, Security Officer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 185000 - 225000 USD Yearly USD 185000.00 225000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

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.

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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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