Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred
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:
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 your 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, 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 looking for a Security Specialist—called a Protector here—to work in-office in Los Angeles protecting high-profile and at-risk clients. The role combines fixed-site security work with mobile protection: you'll monitor properties using command center technology, screen access, coordinate security plans, provide physical protection during travel, advance locations before client arrival, and respond to emergencies. You'll also handle secure transportation and document suspicious activity. The work demands constant readiness and attention to detail.
First-year earnings range from $85,000 to $105,000 depending on prior experience and performance in the company's training academy. The firm offers a strong 401k with a $15,000 employer contribution in year one, plus 10% matching for those who contribute. Advancement is merit-based rather than seniority-driven. 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), swim, pass a background check, and obtain state firearm and security licensing. You must be drug and nicotine free.
Veterans make up over 60% of GDBA's workforce and are actively encouraged to apply. The company accommodates National Guard and Reserve drill schedules and activations, and welcomes active-duty service members to apply within 90 days of their ETS date. Beyond military background, successful Protectors communicate well, stay physically fit, are willing to learn, and work effectively in teams. This role suits someone seeking structured security work with a company built on violence prevention and risk assessment.
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