Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement PreferredPalo Alto, CAGDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our ClientsThis is a full-time hourly position with first-year earnings ranging from $185,000 to $225,000.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 drivingLiaison: 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 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, TXBe able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)Must be able to swimMust be drug and nicotine freeBackground check requiredMust be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing