Security Specialist - Spokane WA

VetJobs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym reimbursements

Ammunition reimbursements

Cellphone reimbursements

Excellent 401(k)

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) in Seattle is seeking qualified Protectors for full-time positions with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Roles involve monitoring, screening, security planning, transportation, and site readiness to protect high-profile clients.

Ideal candidates may come from military, law enforcement, or executive protection backgrounds and must be able to pass health and background checks, maintain fitness, and be willing to relocate

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using 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 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.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.

GDBA is seeking qualified individuals who are willing to consider relocation within a commutable distance of Seattle, Washington. Relocation assistance will be offered on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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

Auto req ID

481251BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required Skills

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.

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: Includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification + 4 additional advanced executive protection/leadership training academies

Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)

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, Ammunition, and Cellphone reimbursements

Exceptional 401(k) with Automatic $3k Employer Contribution and 10% of every Associate-Contributed Dollar Matched by GDBA

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)

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

City

Spokane

State

Washington

Job_Category

Business Officer

Job Code

Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor

Gavin De Becker

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000