Executive Protection Driver

Job overview

The Executive Protection Driver role is onsite in Los Gatos, CA. First-year earnings are stated as $185,000–$225,000; the posting describes this as a full-time hourly position. Gavin de Becker & Associates’ mission is the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of its clients. The driver provides secure transportation and close protection while assessing threats, planning routes, and preparing for emergencies. The role also coordinates with law enforcement and venue staff, conducts surveillance detection, and monitors protected residential properties.

What you'll do

• Arrange and provide secure transportation, including defensive and evasive driving
• assess threats and vulnerabilities
• conduct advance reconnaissance and route planning
• provide close protection
• respond to crises
• coordinate with authorities and venue staff
• conduct surveillance detection
• monitor residential access and property.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive protection driver

secure transportation

close protection

threat assessment

defensive driving

surveillance detection

residential protection

los gatos ca

gavin de becker & associates

first-year earnings $185k–$225k

12-day training academy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies prior law enforcement, executive protection, or special operations experience as relevant candidate backgrounds and describes a 12-day introductory training academy in San Antonio, TX. Candidates must be able to swim, pass a physical readiness test, be drug- and nicotine-free, and obtain applicable state firearm and security licenses.

About the employer

Gavin de Becker & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Support Services. Sector: 56.