Security Specialist - Fitness Professionals and College Athletes Encouraged to Apply

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 Menlo Park/Palo Alto will earn no less than $90,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park/Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $110,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities._

Newly hired Protectors in the Bay Area are now eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

_Who You Are:___

We are actively seeking high-performing athletes and fitness training professionals where physical readiness, mental discipline, and precise decision-making matter. GDBA incorporates physical fitness standards into its selection process and our deployment of anti-assassination strategies each and every day.

Many applicants that possess the following skill sets and professional certifications have gone on to have successful GDBA careers:

• Collegiate / Professional Athletes (All sports welcome)
• Certified Personal Trainers - NASM, ACE, ISSA, NCSF, ACSM
• Military Fitness Trainers - Master Fitness Trainer (Army, Navy, Air Force), Force Fitness Instructor (Marine Corps)
• Bodybuilders - NPC, OCB, NFF, IFBB
• Pilates / Yoga Instructors
• Olympic Powerlifters
• HYROX / CrossFit Athletes

WHY? - Physical fitness is foundational to readiness, rapid response, and confident performance under pressure. Strength is a choice.****

_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

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