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

Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred at Gavin de Becker & Associates in Palo Alto, CA. Full-time, paying $185k–$225k. Posted June 30, 2026.

- Company: Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $185k–$225k
- Experience: 10+ years
- Posted: 2026-06-30
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gavindebeckerassociates/jobs/8039903
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/executive-protection-field-specialist-prior-law-enforcement-preferred-gavin-de-b-34wna3

## 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

## Description

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 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