Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

Palo Alto, CA. Posted 3 months ago

The role

The Executive Protection Driver provides secure transportation, defensive and evasive driving, and close protection. This role involves threat assessment, advance planning, crisis management, and residential protection.

What you will do

Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving
Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies
Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans
Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events
Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations
Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff
Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats
Monitor the property through command center technology, screening visitors and vendors, and controlling all access points

Required qualifications

10+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s)
10+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients
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

Nice to have

HR-218 (LEOSA) or CA CCW eligibility
Experience working in Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Services Details (PSD)
10+ years of Special Operations (SOF) military experience
CIA Global Response Staff (GRS)

About the company

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients