Executive Protection Specialist – Veterans Preferred

Job overview

The Executive Protection Specialist – Veterans Preferred role is onsite in San Jose, CA; compensation is not specified for this listing location. Gavin de Becker & Associates protects influential and at-risk public figures, with a mission focused on client safety, privacy, and wellbeing. The specialist helps protect clients by monitoring sites, controlling access, coordinating security plans, and providing physical protection and logistical support. The role also includes advance work, secure transportation as needed, emergency response, and detailed reporting of suspicious activity.

What you'll do

• Monitor property using Command Center tools and technology
• screen visitors and vendors and control access to protected sites
• coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies
• provide physical protection and logistical support at client homes and during travel
• provide secure transportation as needed
• survey and prepare locations before client arrival
• document suspicious activity
• maintain readiness to meet threats.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive protection specialist

veterans preferred

executive protection

physical security

access control

security planning

secure transportation

threat readiness

san jose ca

gavin de becker & associates

12-day training academy

military experience encouraged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• First-year associates receive a $15,000 employer retirement contribution
• $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter
• 10% no-limit matching for associates who contribute.

Why this role

Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply; active National Guard or Reservists may be accommodated for drill schedules and activations. Hiring includes a 12-day introductory academy in San Antonio, physical readiness testing, swimming, background screening, and applicable state firearm and security licensing.

About the employer

Gavin de Becker & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.