Security Specialist

Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website); Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates seeks Protectors to safeguard clients in the Sonoma area. The role involves monitoring properties, screening visitors, coordinating security plans, and responding to emergencies.

Successful candidates will be stationed near Sonoma and must meet physical, licensing, and background requirements. The Bay Area role includes a sign-on bonus and potential earnings growth with experience and promotion opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be physically fit and able to pass physical readiness tests.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using GDBA Command Center tools and technology.
• Screen visitors and vendors; control access to protected sites.
• Coordinate and execute security plans; respond to medical emergencies.
• Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and during travel.
• Provide secure transportation as needed.
• Survey and prepare locations prior to client arrival.
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat.

Job description

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

A newly hired Protector in Sonoma will earn no less than $90,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Sonoma-based Protectors could earn up to $110,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

Newly hired Protectors in the Bay Area are now eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers

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

Hiring Process Requirements:

• 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
• 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
• Background check required
• Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing

This role requires you to reside within 40 miles of Sonoma, CA.

Candidates are required to be eligible to work in the United States.