Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred at Gavin de Becker & Associates

<p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="cf0">GDBA is seeking qualified individuals who are willing to consider relocation within a commutable distance of Palo Alto, CA. Relocation assistance will be offered on a case-by-case basis</span><span class="cf1">.</span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Gavin de Becker &amp; Associates (GDBA)</strong> protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures.&nbsp; Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm’s Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-contrast="auto">GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><strong><em><span data-contrast="auto">A newly hired Protector in Palo Alto, CA will earn no less than&nbsp;$150k in their first year with GDBA.&nbsp;</span></em></strong></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your Role as a Protector:</span></strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Threat and risk assessment:</strong> Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.</span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Advance planning:</strong> Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans before the client arrives.</span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Close protection:</strong> Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.</span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Crisis management:</strong> Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.</span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Secure transportation:</strong> Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving</span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Liaison:</strong> Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff to ensure a seamless and secure operation.</span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Surveillance:</strong> Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Residential protection:</strong> Monitor the property through command center technology, screening visitors and vendors, and controlling all access points to the protected site.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who You Are:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">GDBA’s ideal candidate for a this position possesses one or more of the following:</span></p> <ul> <li>10+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). Federal, State, and Local level officers are all encouraged to apply.&nbsp;</li> <li>HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility is ideal.</li> <li>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).</li> <li>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.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Hiring Process Requirements:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX</li> <li>Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)</li> <li>Must be able to swim</li> <li>Must be drug and nicotine free</li> <li>Background check required</li> <li>Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing</li> </ul>