Apply Now Security Specialist - Santa Barbara, CA at Gavin de Becker & Associates

　　Santa Barbara, CA

　　Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the worlds 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.

　　Learn more about our organization on our website (https://gdba.com/join-our-team/) or our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gdbaprotects/life/1744e897-e108-47b1-8ecd-aa002d46516d/?viewAsMember=true) .

　　First year earnings start at a minimum of $70k based on a 40-hour work week. Earnings potential of up to $85k commensurate with experience. A sign-on bonus and training scholarship are also available (see details below). Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about additional bonuses, travel pay, and more: www.gdba.com/earnings-and-benefits

　　Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients.

　　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 locations 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 than 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. Our promotion system is merit-based. Performance matters most, not seniority.

　　Interested candidates should expect the following:

　　$1k-$5k sign-on bonus

　　Industry-Leading Compensation

　　International/Domestic Travel when required

　　12-Day Introductory Training Academy, plus continual training and qualifications

　　Highest Standard of Quality and Resources in the Industry

　　Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k.

　　Gym, Massage, Ammunition and Cellphone Reimbursements.

　　Successful Candidates will have these attributes:

　　Wish to be of service and protect others

　　Excellent communication ability

　　Commitment to maintaining a high level of attentiveness and energy

　　Excellent health and fitness, able to pass physical readiness test (https://gdba.com/join-our-team/#physical-readiness-test)

　　Drug and nicotine free

　　Can pass a pre-employment background investigation

　　Note: We are also hiring for an Executive Protection Team Leader, view our complete list of job postings at https://gdba.com/careers-map/listings.