Public Figure Protection/ Executive Prot Team Lead - Menlo Park CA
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Public Figure Protection/ Executive Prot Team Lead - Menlo Park CA

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Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) is a dynamic threat assessment and public figure protection firm. Protecting many of the world's most at-risk and influential people, GDBA stands on the front line of the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.This is an entry-level Coordinator position in our Associate Services (Employee Engagement) Division. It's an ideal position for candidates seeking a career in Human Resources, Business Administration, or for those who aren't quite sure yet. The role is based in San Antonio and will be a mixture of in-person and remote work. Suitable candidates should already live in the San Antonio, TX area.Who You AreYou want to collaborate with driven people who set (and expect) a high standard of work.You're a team player with a ‘no task is too small' attitude.You want a voice in your company's mission, culture, and methods.You obsess over details, deadlines, and the quality of your work.You anticipate problems, find creative solutions, and get things done.You are software savvy and a whiz with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and much more.You are supremely organized.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.A newly hired Protector who is selected for a Team Leader opportunity in Menlo Park/Palo Alto will earn no less than $95,000 in their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park/Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $115,000 in first year earnings.Team Leader opportunities are earned by merit when accounting for prior relevant experience and GDBA Training Academy performance. Protectors that excel in their individual performance and during their ongoing training along the Two-Year Professional Leadership Track (PLT) can make themselves eligible for an accelerated pathway to a Team Lead opportunity.This is a full-time position with benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k).GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our ClientsGDBA is seeking qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firm's protective mission. Team Leaders lead and train protector teams, harness GDBA's mission essential resources, and protect clients in various challenging circumstances.Auto req ID451088BRMinimum Education RequiredHigh School/GEDJob_CategoryBusiness OfficerAdditional Qualifications/Responsibilities$2,000 sign-on bonusGym, Ammunition, and Cellphone reimbursements$1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) ContributionFamily benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fundFree vacations each year for 200 qualified ProtectorsUp to $2,500 stipend for CCW LicensesUp to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime) Who You Are:GDBA's ideal candidate for an Executive Protection Team Lead position possesses one or more of the following experience levels/credentials:3+ 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 Security Details (PSD).International or domestic field/travel experience is also beneficial but not required3+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s)HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility or possession of a concealed carry (CCW) permit is notable2+ years working as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), a Paramedic (NREMT-P) or a Registered Nurse (RN). Equivalent military medical experience is also accepted such as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, and Special Operations Medical experience, etc.Your Role As a Team LeaderCommunicate directly with clients and become subject-matter experts for specific assignmentsCollaborate with senior leadership on high-level decisionsPlan shift schedules and make adjustments based on client needs and approved Protector requestsMonitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center (CC)Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to a protected siteCoordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergenciesProvide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travelProvide secure transportation (STO) as neededSurvey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of clientPrepare detailed documentation of suspicious activityCreate and maintain readiness to meet any threatInterested Candidates Should Expect The Following12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training AcademyProfessional 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 academiesBe able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)Protectors must be drug and nicotine freeAble to pass a pre-employment background investigationMust be able to swimAdditional Compensation And Benefits$2,000 sign-on bonusGym, Ammunition, and Cellphone reimbursements$1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) ContributionFamily benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fundFree vacations each year for 200 qualified ProtectorsUp to $2,500 stipend for CCW LicensesUp to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime)City*Menlo ParkState*CaliforniaJob CodeSecurity StaffAffiliate SponsorGavin De Becker

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