Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred
Gavin de Becker & AssociatesSanta Barbara, California, United States
Posted January 29, 2026
81000 - 97000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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Job Description
GDBA protects the world's most influential and at-risk public figures. The Security Specialist - Veterans Preferred role involves monitoring property, screening visitors, and coordinating security plans.
Requirements
- 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy
- Professional Leadership Track (PLT) - 2-year on-the-job executive protection training curriculum
- Pass a physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
- Pass a pre-employment background investigation
- Be able to swim
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 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