Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center
• Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected site
• Cookordinate 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
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat

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 Terminal Leave.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The hiring process includes a 12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX, passing a physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run), being able to swim, being drug and nicotine free, a background check, and obtaining appropriate state firearm and security licensing.

Skills

• Effective communication
• Physical fitness
• Willingness to learn
• Telling the truth
• Teamwork

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

Pay

No less than $81,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Los Angeles-based Protectors could earn up to $100,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

Schedule

Not specified.