Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred Los Angeles, CA

Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred

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.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

GDBA’s Mission : The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

A newly hired Protector in Los Angeles will earn no less than $60k in their first year with GDBA. Los Angeles-based Protectors could earn up to $80k 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).

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.

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 certification + 4 additional advanced executive protection / leadership training academies.

• Protectors must be drug and nicotine free.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Must be able to swim.

Additional Compensation and Benefits :

• Gym, massage, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements.
• $1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution.
• Family benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fund.
• 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).

Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about benefits, stipends, additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay, and more : www.

gdba.com / earnings-and-benefits.

Learn more about our organization by visiting our website, following GDBA on social media, or connecting with us on LinkedIn.

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