Mission
The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
A newly hired Protector in Menlo Park / Palo Alto will earn no less than $70k in their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park / Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $85k 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 :
Military, law enforcement, or experience in executive protection / security is meaningful, though not a requirement to become a GDBA Protector.
We’re less interested in what you are than who you are . 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 :
- 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification
- 4 additional advanced executive protection / leadership training academies
- Be able to pass (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 :
- $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 :
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