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

> United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Agavindebeckerassociates%3A8129227 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Gavin de Becker & Associates](https://alderhq.app/companies/gavin-de-becker-associates)
- Location text: Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA")
- Posted: 2026-08-13 (90 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gavindebeckerassociates/jobs/8129227

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $185k–$225k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 3252): p25 $90k, median $146k, p75 $200k

## Description (the employer's text)

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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