Security Specialist

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 assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

The Safety, Privacy, and Well‑being of our Clients.

A newly hired Protector in Tulsa will earn no less than $65,000 in base earnings during their first year. Tulsa‑based Protectors could earn up to $77,000 in first‑year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

As a Protector, you will be responsible for monitoring property, screening visitors, coordinating security plans, responding to emergencies, providing physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes, facilitating secure transportation, surveying locations, documenting suspicious activity, and maintaining readiness to meet any threat.

• Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center.
• Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected sites.
• Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies.
• Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and while traveling.
• Provide secure transportation as needed.
• Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to the arrival of the client.
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat.

Military, law enforcement, or executive protection/security experience is meaningful but not required. We are more interested in who you are than what you are. Successful Protectors come from diverse backgrounds and excel by communicating effectively, being physically fit, willing to learn, telling the truth, and enjoying teamwork. Our promotion system is merit‑based; performance matters most, not seniority.

• 12‑Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX.
• 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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