Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects influential and at-risk public figures. The firm’s Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators support its mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence. The role is based in Seattle. Newly hired Seattle Protectors earn at least $105,000 in base earnings during their first year; first-year earnings may reach $115,000 depending on relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

The Protector monitors client property and access, supports security planning and emergency response, and provides physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and during travel. The position includes secure transportation as needed, advance work at locations before a client’s arrival, documentation of suspicious activity, and maintaining readiness to respond to threats.

New hires attend a 12-day Essential Protector Skills (EPS) introductory training academy. The Professional Leadership Track (PLT) is a two-year, on-the-job executive protection training curriculum intended to prepare Protectors for future leadership positions. It includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification, plus four advanced executive protection and leadership training academies. The company states that promotion is merit-based and that performance matters more than seniority. Active National Guard members and Reservists may be accommodated for drill schedules and activations. Active-duty service members are encouraged to apply within 90 days of their ETS date and may attend EPS while on terminal leave.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively.
• Be physically fit and willing to learn.
• Tell the truth and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Pass a physical readiness test consisting of pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and an 800-meter run.
• Be drug-free and nicotine-free.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Be able to swim.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience; veterans and military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
• CCW license, EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, or Maritime special certifications may qualify for stipends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center.
• Screen visitors and vendors and control 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 they travel.
• Provide secure transportation as needed.
• Survey and prepare locations (advance work) before a client’s arrival.
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
• Create and maintain readiness to meet threats.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contributions and matching; the posting describes an exceptional retirement plan, including a $15,000 employer contribution for first-year associates, $3,000 each year thereafter, and 10% matching of associate contributions.
• Gym, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements.
• Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors.
• Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW licenses.
• Up to $1,000 stipend for special certifications, including EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, and Maritime certifications.
• Additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, and travel pay are mentioned on the company’s earnings and benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed