Security Specialist Seattle, WA

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA); Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Employer contributions

Merit-based promotion

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) seeks a Protector in Seattle to safeguard clients with vigilant security and rapid response. You will monitor sites, screen access, and coordinate protective operations with our Command Center, ensuring safety during travel and home visits.

Ideal candidates communicate well, stay physically fit, and work effectively in teams. Training layers include a 12-day academy and ongoing readiness, with merit-based promotion opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional traits include effective communication, physical fitness, teamwork, honesty, and a willingness to learn.
• No specific degree required; military or law enforcement background is valued but not mandatory.
• Commitment to safety and client protection as core responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using GDBA tools and center resources.
• Screen visitors and controls access to protected sites.
• Coordinate and execute security and emergency response plans.
• Provide protection at clients' homes and during travel.
• Arrange secure transportation for clients as needed.
• Survey locations and prepare advance plans prior to arrival.
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity and maintain readiness.

Skills

Strong communication

Physical fitness

Team orientation

Willingness to learn

Honesty

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 the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

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

A newly hired Protector in Seattle will earn no less than $81,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Seattle-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.

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:

Military, law enforcement, or experience in executive protection/security is meaningful, though not a requirement to become a GDBA Protector. We’re less interested in what you are than who you are. 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.

Hiring Process Requirements:

• 12-Day Introductory 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

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

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