Security Specialist Veterans Preferred - Tacoma WA

VetJobs; Tacoma (WA); In loco; USD 81.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Employer matching 401(k)

Vacation / PTO benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) seeks a Protector in Tacoma, WA to safeguard clients and properties. You will screen visitors, coordinate security plans, and provide protection at client sites and during travel. The role requires readiness, teamwork, and physical fitness.

GDBA emphasizes a veteran-friendly approach and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). A strong commitment to safety and privacy underpins all duties.

Competenze

• High School/GED is required.
• Veterans and active military are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to pass background checks and stay drug-free.

Mansioni

• Monitor property using the GDBA Command Center tools.
• 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 client 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.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Willingness to learn

Honesty / trustworthiness

Team player

Formazione

High School / GED

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.

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*
Tacoma

State*
Washington

Job_Category
Business Officer

Job Code
Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor
Gavin De Becker