Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred

Gavin de Becker & Associates; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) is seeking a Security Specialist (Veterans Preferred) in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on protective operations, site access control, and client safety, with extensive training and merit‑based advancement opportunities.

New hires will join a team protecting high‑profile clients, with base earnings no less than $105,000 in the first year and potential to reach $115,000, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Active National Guard or Reservists: accommodations available.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property using the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center.
• Screen visitors and vendors; control access to protected sites.
• 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.
• Maintain readiness to meet any threat.

Skills

Military experience

Job description

Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred

Tacoma, WA

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 $105,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Seattle-based Protectors could earn up to $115,000 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

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 Termina l Lea ve. 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
• 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

Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about benefits, stipends, additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay, and more: https://gdba.com/earnings

Learn more about our organization by visiting our website, following GDBA on social media, or connecting with us on LinkedIn.