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

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A newly hired Protector who is selected for a Team Leader opportunity in Menlo Park/Palo Alto will earn no less than $95000 in their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park/Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $115000 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).

GDBAs Mission: The Safety Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients

GDBA is seeking qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firms protective mission. Team Leaders lead and train protector teams harness GDBAs mission essential resources and protect clients in various challenging circumstances.

Who You Are:

GDBAs 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 required
3 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 notable
2 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 Leader:

Communicate directly with clients and become subject-matter experts for specific assignments
Collaborate with senior leadership on high-level decisions
Plan shift schedules and make adjustments based on client needs and approved Protector requests
Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center (CC)
Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to a 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 (STO) 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
Interested Candidates Should Expect the Following:

12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy
Professional Leadership Track (PLT) - 2year 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 (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:

$2000 sign-on bonus
Gym Massage Ammunition and Cellphone reimbursements
$1100 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 $2500 stipend for CCW Licenses
Up to $1000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT Lifeguard NRA Pilot Maritime)