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# Security Specialist at Gavin de Becker & Associates

- **Company:** Gavin de Becker & Associates
- **Location:** Spokane, WA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gavindebeckerassociates/jobs/8122238

## Job description

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

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](https://gdba.com/join-our-team/#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

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,](https://gdba.com/join-our-team/) following GDBA on social media, or connecting with us on LinkedIn.

## About Gavin de Becker & Associates

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) provides expert protection services for public figures, enterprises, and government agencies, leveraging threat assessment, investigations, and a highly trained protective force.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed in 2013)
- **Headquarters**: San Antonio, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 1978
- **Founders**: Gavin de Becker

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Security and Investigations
- **Target customers**: High-profile public figures, celebrities, government agencies, and enterprises facing significant safety and privacy challenges.
- **Mission / purpose**: To predict and prevent violence, and protect those most at risk, through pioneering protection strategies, threat assessment, and a dedicated team of professionals.

## Products & Services
- **Executive Protection (Protectors)**: Full-time, dedicated physical security and protection for individuals; includes travel protection and advanced security details. (Service)
- **Threat Assessment & Investigations**: Analyzing threats, conducting background investigations, and providing intelligence on potential risks. (Service)
- **Training Academy**: A 12-day in-person training academy for new hires, plus ongoing professional development in evasive driving, emergency medical, advanced firearms, and more. (Service)
- **Security Specialists**: Personnel assigned to fixed posts and field offices to maintain secure environments for clients. (Service)
- **CARE Division / Associate Assistance**: Internal support resources and emergency travel assistance for GDBA employees. (Internal program)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric (Revenue)**: Annual revenue estimated between $25 million and $50 million (based on LinkedIn data).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: One venture round raised in 2013 (investor not disclosed). Clients include prominent public figures, corporations, and U.S. government agencies.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew by approximately 3.7% year-over-year, reaching about 294 employees (LinkedIn) or 497 (Built In), with over 40 field offices worldwide. Continuous hiring for multiple roles across the U.S., including immediate need positions in San Antonio and other locations.

## Competitive Advantages
- **40+ years of experience** with a track record of protecting the world’s most at-risk individuals, led by founder Gavin de Becker, a nationally recognized expert on violence prediction and prevention.
- **Full-time, directly employed workforce** (not contract-based), ensuring consistent training, accountability, and mission alignment.
- **Industry-leading compensation and benefits** designed to attract and retain top talent, including a best-in-class 401(k) plan with significant employer contributions, comprehensive medical coverage at low cost, paid training, travel pay, and per diem.
- **Specialized training infrastructure** with a proprietary 12-day academy and continuous professional development, creating a highly skilled protective force.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of field offices and global presence** to meet client demand across all U.S. regions and international locations.
- **Continuous talent acquisition**, actively recruiting veterans, law enforcement, and fitness professionals, and investing heavily in training and retention.
- **Leveraging technology and threat intelligence** to enhance protection methods, as evidenced by offerings like a smartphone advisory app for traveling associates.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: High-performance, mission-driven environment focused on protecting lives. Emphasis on merit over seniority, with transparent career progression and at least three promotions in the first two years.
- **Work arrangement**: Primarily on-site, field-based roles with travel required. GDBA operates more than 40 field offices; new hires are expected to work 8-hour shifts, full-time.
- **Benefits**: Best-in-class 401(k) with $15,000 employer contribution in the first year plus 10% matching; fully covered routine medical and dental for employees and families; paid training at overtime rates; travel pay (minimum 16 hours/day) and per diem (up to $135/day); free life insurance (3x salary up to $300k); long-term disability; generous PTO starting at three weeks; $2,500 referral bonuses; and reimbursements for CCW, EMT, and firearms licenses.
- **Engineering/Innovation culture**: While primarily operational, GDBA invests in advanced training, emergency medical protocols, and proprietary security advisory technology. Employees receive constant mentorship and skill-building opportunities.
- **Veteran benefits**: Eligible veterans can utilize GI Bill® benefits for additional income without attending college courses.

## Sources
1. [gdba.com](https://gdba.com/) – Homepage and Company Overview
2. [gdba.com](https://gdba.com/join-our-team) – Careers and Benefits Page
3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/gavin-de-becker-associates) – Company Profile and Culture
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gdbaprotects) – Company Details, Revenue, and Employee Count

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