Security Specialist - Fitness Professionals and College Athletes Encouraged to Apply

<p><strong>Gavin de Becker &amp; Associates (GDBA)</strong> 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.  &nbsp;</p> <p><u>GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients</u><u> </u>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><u>Who You Are:</u></strong><u> </u>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are actively seeking high-performing athletes and fitness training professionals where physical readiness, mental discipline, and precise decision-making&nbsp;matter. GDBA incorporates physical fitness standards into its selection process and our deployment of anti-assassination strategies&nbsp;each and every&nbsp;day. &nbsp;</p> <p>Many applicants that&nbsp;possess&nbsp;the following skill sets and professional certifications have gone on to have successful GDBA careers:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Collegiate / Professional Athletes (All sports welcome)&nbsp;</li> <li>Certified Personal Trainers - NASM, ACE, ISSA, NCSF, ACSM</li> <li>Military Fitness Trainers - Master Fitness Trainer (Army, Navy, Air Force), Force Fitness Instructor (Marine Corps)&nbsp;</li> <li>Bodybuilders - NPC, OCB, NFF, IFBB&nbsp;</li> <li>Pilates / Yoga Instructors&nbsp;</li> <li>Olympic Powerlifters&nbsp;</li> <li>HYROX / CrossFit Athletes&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHY? - Physical fitness is foundational to readiness, rapid response, and confident performance under pressure. Strength is a choice.</strong><strong> </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>Your Role as a Protector:</u></strong> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center &nbsp;</li> <li>Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected site &nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies &nbsp;</li> <li>Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travel &nbsp;</li> <li>Provide secure transportation as needed &nbsp;</li> <li>Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of client &nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity &nbsp;</li> <li>Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Hiring Process Requirements:</u></strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX&nbsp;</li> <li>Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to swim&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be drug and nicotine free&nbsp;</li> <li>Background check required&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan</u></strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>$15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates&nbsp;</li> <li>$3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter  &nbsp;</li> <li>10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit <a href="https://gdba.com/join-our-team">GDBA.com/careers</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>