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