freehire launches on Product Hunt on 26 August.

Follow →

Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred

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

What this application asks

greenhouse

First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Location

  • Are you eligible to work in the United States? choose one
  • Right before applying, how did you hear about us? choose one
  • If you heard about us from a GDBA Employee, Former GDBA Employee, or a Friend/Colleague, please let us know their name. optional
  • Where do you currently live?
  • This role requires you to reside within 40 miles of Palo Alto, CA. If you do not meet this requirement, are you open to relocation for this role? choose one
  • Do you have a valid drivers license? choose one
  • Provide an example of a situation where you completed a physical and/or digital advance prior to a field assignment. written answer
  • Describe your experience and comfort level working as a security driver. written answer
  • Which of the following experience categories apply to you? choose any
  • Please indicate your desired salary range.
  • On a scale from 1-5, how confident are you that you can pass GDBA's Physical Readiness Test (PRT)? choose one
  • This position requires the ability to swim - are you a capable swimmer? choose one
  • This is a full-time position. Do you have any restrictions or commitments that would prevent you from working full-time hours for this position? If so, please specify. written answer
  • Consent to Use of Technology choose any
  • My communications during the application and interview process… choose one
  • Do you agree to receive SMS/text messages regarding career opportunities from Gavin de Becker & Associates? choose one
  • By selecting "Submit application," you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the Conditions of Employment outlined at gdba.com/conditions-of-employment. choose any

See also

Tailor your CV for this role?

We couldn't check your fit for this role — add a CV to your profile to see it next time.

A new version of freehire is available