Gavindebeckerassociates
Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred
Palo Alto, CA
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- Seniority
- Mid level
- Stated salary
- $185,000 – $225,000 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 4 Sept 2026
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GDBA’s 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.
To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers
Your Role as an EP Driver:
Secure Transportation: Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving
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.
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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