Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA)

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 are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.

Armed Security Agents must possess a valid California Concealed Carry Permit or valid Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) permit. Assuming the role of "Protector", these individuals advise at-risk public figure clients and provide protective coverage for them where they're needed most - at their homes, offices and during travel.

** First year earnings start at a minimum of $75k based on a 40 hour work week. Earnings potential of up to $80k commensurate with experience and additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay and more. Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more at www.gdba.com/earnings-and-benefits**

Mission:

• Provide protection and logistical support at clients homes and when they travel
• Detect and defeat adversaries
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat
• Survey and prepare location prior to arrival of the protected person
• Coordinate and execute plans for security and medical emergencies

Who You Are:

Military, law enforcement, or security background is meaningful, though not a requirement. We're less interested in what you are then who you are. Our most successful protectors come from a variety of backgrounds and have succeeded because they are physically fit, willing to learn, tell the truth, work together and prove to be trustworthy.

Successful Candidates will have these attributes:

• Valid California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit
• Experience in field Public Figure Protection or Executive Protection
• Wish to be of service and protect others
• Excellent health and fitness, able to pass physical readiness test
• Excellent communication ability
• Drug and nicotine-free
• Can pass a pre-employment background investigation
• Commitment to maintaining high level of attentiveness and energy

Additional Benefits:

• Eligible veterans and dependents at GDBA can now utilize their GI Bill® for additional income, i.e. drawing upon the Basic Allowance Housing (or BAH) offered by the GI Bill® without adding any further responsibilities (e.g. college coursework) outside of their normal GDBA duties. **CA-based employees only
• Highest Standard of Quality and Resources in the Industry
• 12-Day Introductory Training Academy, plus continual training and qualifications
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k and Life Insurance
• See more information on our Earnings & Benefits Page (www.gdba.com/earnings-and-benefits)