Security Specialist

Gavin de Becker & Associates; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer contribution

$15,000 first-year contribution

10% no-limit matching for contributors

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates in Tulsa is hiring Protectors responsible for ensuring the safety of clients by monitoring properties, screening visitors, and providing logistical support. This role offers a starting salary of at least $65,000, with earnings up to $77,000 based on experience and performance.

The ideal candidates will have a commitment to physical fitness, teamwork, and effective communication. A 12-day training program in San Antonio, TX is mandatory along with meeting physical readiness requirements.

Qualifications

• Military, law enforcement, or executive protection/security experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must be drug and nicotine free.
• Ability to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property while using GDBA Command Center tools.
• Screen visitors and vendors; control access to protected sites.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate security plans.
• Provide physical protection and logistical support.
• Prepare locations prior to the arrival of clients.
• Maintain readiness to meet any threat.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

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 assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

Mission

The Safety, Privacy, and Well‑being of our Clients.

Financial Information

A newly hired Protector in Tulsa will earn no less than $65,000 in base earnings during their first year. Tulsa‑based Protectors could earn up to $77,000 in first‑year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

Role Overview

As a Protector, you will be responsible for monitoring property, screening visitors, coordinating security plans, responding to emergencies, providing physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes, facilitating secure transportation, surveying locations, documenting suspicious activity, and maintaining readiness to meet any threat.

Responsibilities

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

Who You Are

Military, law enforcement, or executive protection/security experience is meaningful but not required. We are more interested in who you are than what you are. Successful Protectors come from diverse backgrounds and excel by communicating effectively, being physically fit, willing to learn, telling the truth, and enjoying teamwork. Our promotion system is merit‑based; performance matters most, not seniority.

Hiring Process Requirements

• 12‑Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX.
• 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.

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.

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