Part-Time Executive Protection Officer
E. & J. Gallo WineryJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
An on-site, part-time Executive Protection Officer at E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto safeguards people, property and operations with discretion. You’ll patrol, control access, assess risks, respond to incidents, and coordinate with internal teams and authorities. The role requires night, weekend and holiday shifts, overtime when needed, and the ability to lift heavy loads. Candidates should have security or sworn law enforcement experience, a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR, and be prepared to obtain a Guard Card, Concealed and Exposed Weapons permits, CPR/First Aid and Tasers training. On-site only, sponsorship not available, travel up to 5%. Pay ranges $33.75-$45.58 hourly. Tips: tailor your resume to emphasize incident reporting, risk assessment, and customer service; highlight licenses and independence.
Job Req ID: 107380
Job Type: Part-time
Work Category: Onsite,
Application Close Date: 07/07/2026
Sponsorship: Not Available
Compensation: $33.75 - $45.58
We are GALLO
We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.
View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.
A Taste of What You'll Do
As a part-time Executive Protection Officer, you will play a critical role in helping safeguard people, property, and operations while representing a high standard of professionalism and discretion. In this role, you will actively monitor and patrol assigned areas, ensuring a secure environment through observation, situational awareness, and proactive response. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing both vehicle and pedestrian access, identifying and addressing potential risks, and responding to security-related incidents with sound judgment and adherence to established policies.
You will contribute to a high-performing security team by delivering exceptional service during mobile patrols, at fixed posts, and during special events. This role requires a strong commitment to accountability, confidentiality, and clear communication, as you will regularly coordinate with internal teams, leadership, and external authorities when necessary. You will also be entrusted with transporting individuals, conducting incident investigations, and documenting findings with accuracy and professionalism.
Success in this position requires a balance of vigilance, adaptability, and customer service, along with the ability to act decisively in dynamic situations. You will be expected to uphold safety standards, comply with all regulatory requirements, and demonstrate ownership by taking initiative and maintaining high expectations in all aspects of your work. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and responsibility while making a meaningful impact in a critical function.
What You'll Need
- High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 3 years of Gallo Security experience to include 1 year of personal protection experience such as ranch post duty, lobby duty, executive driver duty, or other special personal protection duties; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 3 years of sworn law enforcement experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 5 years combined experience in a sworn law enforcement position, military and security reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
- Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire.
- Required to work nights, weekends and holidays as part of a rotating shift (day, swing, and graveyard shifts).
- Required to work overtime when necessary.
- Fluent in English (includes reading, writing and speaking).
- Required to comply with Security department dress code policy.
- Required to lift up to 50 pounds and drag or move up to 100 pounds.
- Required to have the physical ability to protect the principal.
- Within the first week of employment, must successfully complete a course of instruction to obtain and maintain a Guard Card from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
- Required to maintain a Concealed Weapons permit; and an Exposed Weapons permit from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
- Required to maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
- Required to complete Taser training.
- Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Experience writing routine reports and correspondence.
- Experience speaking effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Experience following instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Experience resolving routine questions and problems; referring the more complex issues supervisor.
- Experience working independently.
- Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
- Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
How You'll Stand Out
- Associates Degree.
- Knowledge of security systems and equipment in a business environment.
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Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.
The Fine Print
- The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
- Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
- This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
- It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.
Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.
Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.
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