About the job
Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) is dedicated to safeguarding the world’s most prominent and at-risk public figures. Established in 1978 by three-time Presidential appointee Gavin de Becker, our team of Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators is devoted to our core mission: protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.
GDBA’s Mission: Ensuring the Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
A newly hired Protector in Malibu will earn a minimum base salary of $81,000 during their first year with GDBA. Depending on prior relevant experience, performance in GDBA Training Academy, and opportunities for promotion, Malibu-based Protectors can earn up to $100,000 in their first year.
Your Role as a Protector:
- Monitor properties utilizing advanced tools and technology from the GDBA Command Center.
- Screen visitors and vendors, controlling all access to the protected site.
- Coordinate and implement security plans while responding to medical emergencies.
- Provide physical protection and logistical support to clients at their homes and during travel.
- Ensure secure transportation as required.
- Survey and prepare locations prior to the client's arrival.
- Document any suspicious activity thoroughly.
- Maintain readiness to address any potential threats.
Who You Are:
While military, law enforcement, or executive protection/security experience is beneficial, it is not a prerequisite to become a GDBA Protector. We prioritize who you are over what you are. Our most successful Protectors come from diverse backgrounds, excelling due to their effective communication skills, physical fitness, willingness to learn, integrity, and enjoyment of teamwork.