Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan with $15,000 employer contribution for first-year associates

10% matching for contributions to retirement plan

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates is seeking Protectors in Malibu, CA, with a focus on safeguarding clients and property. The role involves monitoring sites, managing access, and ensuring the physical protection of clients.

Successful candidates will embrace a team-oriented environment, possess military backgrounds, and demonstrate physical readiness. The position offers a competitive salary in the range of $81,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and training performance. GDBA values merit-based promotions and provides comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Military experience is highly encouraged.
• Must pass physical readiness tests including swimming.
• Must be drug and nicotine free.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property and utilize GDBA Command Center tools.
• Screen visitors and control access to protected sites.
• Coordinate security plans and respond to emergencies.
• Provide logistical support and transportation.

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 the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

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

You will earn no less than $81,000 in base earnings during your first year with GDBA. Malibu-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

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.

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

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

GDBA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance laws and ordinances respective to the applicant’s position; applicants are to take note, criminal background checks are required for this position, per L.A. County Code.

• 8.300.050; L.A. Municipal Code
• 189.07 (City of Los Angeles); Bus. & Prof. Code
• 7583.23 (CA Firearms Permit); 18 U.S. Code
• 922 (Firearms - Federal); 34 U.S. Code
• 41106 (Private Security Officers).