Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred
Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Los Angeles, United States
- On-site
- Mid Level
- Posted
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.
About Gavin de Becker & Associates
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
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
- is willing and able to accommodate your drill schedules and activations
- Active-duty
- service members are encouraged to apply within
Requirements
- Veterans represent over 60% of GDBA’s workforce – Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Active National Guard or Reservists
- 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
Benefits
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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Hiring Process Requirements
12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
Background check required
Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing
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).
