Gavin de Becker & Associates · 2 months ago
Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expGavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. The Executive Protection Field Specialist will be responsible for threat assessment, crisis management, and providing close protection for clients during travel and events.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 (GRU) are also highly desirable
Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
Protectors must be drug and nicotine free
Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation
Must be able to swim
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
$3,000 sign-on bonus
Gym, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements
Exceptional 401(k) with Automatic $3k Employer Contribution and 10% of every Associate-Contributed Dollar Matched by GDBA
Family benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fund
Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors
Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW Licenses
Up to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime)
Company
Gavin de Becker & Associates
For more than 45 years, GDBA has developed pioneering strategies and resources for protecting public figures, government agencies, enterprises, and others facing substantial safety and privacy challenges.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-01-01Series Unknown
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