Security Specialist - Veterans

Overview

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.

Your role as a Protector includes monitoring property with the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center; screening visitors and vendors and controlling access to protected sites; coordinating and executing security plans and responding to medical emergencies; providing physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and during travel; providing secure transportation as needed; surveying and preparing (advance) locations prior to client arrival;

preparing detailed documentation of suspicious activity; and creating and maintaining readiness to meet any threat.

Veterans represent over 60% of GDBA’s workforce. Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Active National Guard or Reservists: GDBA is willing and able to accommodate drill schedules and activations. Active-duty service members are encouraged to apply within 90 days (about 3 months) of your ETS date and can attend our Essential Protector Skills Academy (EPS) while on Terminal Leave. Our most successful Protectors come from a variety of backgrounds and have succeeded because they communicate effectively, are physically fit, are willing to learn, tell the truth, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Our promotion system is merit-based. Performance matters most, not seniority.

A newly hired Protector in Malibu will earn no less than $81,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Malibu-based Protectors could earn up to $100,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

• 12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
• Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
• Must be able to swim
• Must be drug and nicotine free
• Background check required
• Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing

• $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates
• $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter
• 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan

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GDBA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance laws and ordinances respective to the applicant’s position; applicants are to take note, criminal background checks are required for this position, per L.A. County Code

• ; L.A. Municipal Code
• 189.07 (City of Los Angeles);
  Bus. & Prof. Code
• 7583.23 (CA Firearms Permit); 18 U.S. Code
• 922 (Firearms - Federal); 34 U.S. Code
• 41106 (Private Security Officers).