Executive Protection Specialist
Location
Menlo Park, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 24, 2026
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.
GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
A newly hired Protector in Menlo Park/Palo Alto will earn no less than $90,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park/Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $110,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.
Newly hired Protectors in the Bay Area are now eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
Your Role as a Protector:
+ Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center
GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
A newly hired Protector in Menlo Park/Palo Alto will earn no less than $90,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park/Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $110,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.
Newly hired Protectors in the Bay Area are now eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
Your Role as a Protector:
+ Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center