Security Specialist
Gavin de Becker & Associates
Salary undisclosed
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Description
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 Los Angeles will earn no less than $85,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Los Angeles-based Protectors could earn up to $105,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.
Your Role as a Protector:
- Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center
- Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected site
- Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies
- Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel
- Provide secure transportation as needed
- Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of client
- Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity
- Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat
Who You Are:
Military, law enforcement, or experience in executive protection/security is meaningful, though not a requirement to become a GDBA Protector. We’re less interested in what you are than who you are. Our most successful Protectors come from a variety of backgrounds and have succeeded because they communicate effectively, are physically fit, willing to learn, tell the truth, and enjoy working in a team environment. Our promotion system is merit-based. Performance matters most, not seniority.
Hiring Process Requirements:
- 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
Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan
- $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
To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers
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 § 8.300.050; 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).
Benefits
- 401(k)
About this role
Gavin de Becker & Associates is seeking a Security Specialist (called a Protector) to join its Los Angeles team protecting high-profile and at-risk public figures. This is hands-on protective work that combines property monitoring, access control, threat assessment, and direct client protection. You'll manage security command center operations, screen visitors, coordinate security plans, provide physical protection during travel and at residences, handle secure transportation, conduct location advances, and document suspicious activity. The role demands constant readiness and situational awareness across both stationary and mobile environments.
The firm values character and capability over background. While military, law enforcement, or executive protection experience is meaningful, GDBA prioritizes how you work—your communication skills, physical fitness, willingness to learn, integrity, and ability to function as part of a team. Merit-based promotion means performance drives advancement, not tenure. You'll need to complete a 12-day training academy in San Antonio, pass a physical readiness test (pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, 800m run), demonstrate swimming ability, pass a background check, and obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing. You must be drug and nicotine free.
First-year earnings in Los Angeles range from $85,000 to $105,000 depending on relevant experience, academy performance, and early promotion opportunities. The retirement plan includes a $15,000 employer contribution in year one and $3,000 annually thereafter, plus 10% no-limit matching for those who contribute. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Marina del Rey.
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $20,000 to $120,000
Pay for this role
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