Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred
About The Position
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 Santa Barbara will earn no less than $81,000 in their first year with GDBA. Santa Barbara-based Protectors could earn up to $97,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities. This is a full-time position with benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k). 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 Termina l Lea ve. 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. Interested Candidates Should Expect the Following: 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy Professional Leadership Track (PLT) - 2‑year on-the-job executive protection training curriculum that prepares Protectors for future leadership positions at GDBA: PLT includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certifications + 4 additional advanced executive protection/leadership training academies Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run) Protectors must be drug and nicotine free Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation Must be able to swim
Requirements
- 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 Termina l Lea ve.
- Communicate effectively
- Are physically fit
- Willing to learn
- Tell the truth
- Enjoy working in a team environment
- Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
- Protectors must be drug and nicotine free
- Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation
- Must be able to swim
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Gym, Ammunition, and Cellphone reimbursements
- Exceptional 401(k) with Automatic $3k Employer Contribution and 10% of every Associate-Contributed Dollar Matched by GDBA
- Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors
- Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW Licenses
- Up to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
