Elite Executive Protection Specialist

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients A newly hired Protector in Santa Barbara will earn no less than $81,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Santa Barbara-based Protectors could earn up to $97,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities. To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers 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 Essential Protector Skills (EPS) 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 Apply for this job * First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Location (City) * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you eligible to work in the United States? * Select... Candidates are required to be eligible to work in the United States. Where do you currently live? * This role requires you to reside within 40 miles of Santa Barbara, CA. If you do not meet this requirement, are you open to relocation for this role? * Select... Do you have a valid drivers license? * Select... If you heard about us from a GDBA Employee, Former GDBA Employee, or a Friend/Colleague, please let us know their name. On a scale from 1-5, how confident are you that you can pass GDBA's Physical Readiness Test (PRT)? * Select... Right before applying, how did you hear about us? * Select... This is a full-time position. Do you have any restrictions or commitments that would prevent you from working full-time hours for this position? If so, please specify. * This position requires the ability to swim - are you a capable swimmer? * Select... Please indicate your desired salary range. * Consent to Use of Technology * To administer portions of our application and interview process, GDBA uses Dialpad as a third-party service provider to record and transcribe certain communications (including voice and video interviews). Dialpad may apply automated speech-to-text and related analytics (“AI”) to these recordings. Please check the box in acknowledgement and select appropriate option of the following statements. My communications during the application and interview process… Select... Do you agree to receive SMS/text messages regarding career opportunities from Gavin de Becker & Associates? * Select... By selecting "yes" you agree to all terms and conditions and our privacy policy. Messaging frequency may vary. You may opt out by replying STOP or reply HELP for more information. Message and data rates may apply. To view our terms and conditions and privacy policy please visit the following link: By selecting "Submit application," you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the Conditions of Employment outlined at gdba.com/conditions-of-employment. * I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the Conditions of Employment #J-18808-Ljbffr