Gavin de Becker Associates (GDBA)  protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm’s Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

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

A newly hired Protector in Menlo Park/Palo Alto will earn no less than $90,000 in their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park/Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $110,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

This is a full-time position with benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k).

Your Role as a Protector:

Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center

Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected site

Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies

Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel

Provide secure transportation as needed

Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of client

Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity

Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat

Who You Are:

Veterans represent over 60% of GDBA’s workforce – Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Active National Guard or Reservists : GDBA is willing and able to accommodate your drill schedules and activations . Active-duty service members are encouraged to apply within 90 days (about 3 months) of your ETS date and can attend our Essential Protector Skills Academy (EPS) while on Termina l Lea ve.

Our most successful Protectors come from a variety of backgrounds and have succeeded because they communicate effectively, are physically fit, willing to learn, tell the truth, and enjoy working in a team environment . Our promotion system is merit-based. Performance matters most, not seniority.

Interested Candidates Should Expect the Following:

12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy

Professional Leadership Track (PLT) - 2‑year on-the-job executive protection training curriculum that prepares Protectors for future leadership positions at GDBA. PLT includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification + 4 additional advanced executive protection/leadership training academies

Be able to pass physical readiness test (https://gdba.com/join-our-team/#physical-readiness-test) (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)

Protectors must be drug and nicotine free

Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation

Must be able to swim

Additional Compensation and Benefits :

$1-3k sign-on bonus

Gym, massage, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements

$1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution

Family benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fund

Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors

Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW Licenses

Up to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime)

Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about benefits, stipends, additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay, and more: www.gdba.com/earnings-and-benefits.

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