Full-Time

Security Specialist

Updated on 9/3/2026

Gavin de Becker & Associates

Gavin de Becker & Associates

Security and threat-assessment firm for public figures

Compensation Overview

$79k - $94k/yr

Baltimore, MD, USA

In Person

On-site in Baltimore, Maryland; no remote work.

Category
Security & Protective Services (1)
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
Responsibilities
  • 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
Gavin de Becker & Associates

Gavin de Becker & Associates

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Gavin de Becker & Associates is a national security service-provider that protects high-risk and public figures by predicting and preventing violence through threat assessment and protective operations. It designs and runs protective details, conducts threat assessment and case management for individuals and workplaces, and offers its MOSAIC assessment systems, security technology, strategy design, training, and advisory services. The firm staffs its teams with specialists drawn from agencies such as the CIA, FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. Marshals Service, and it is licensed in California and Texas. What sets Gavin de Becker & Associates apart is its founder—widely regarded as a leading expert on protecting public figures and author of the bestselling book The Gift of Fear—and its emphasis on predicting violence rather than only reacting to it. The goal is to safeguard at-risk clients by anticipating and preventing threats.

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Total Funding

$28.1M

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GDBA advertises $75,000-$125,000 first-year pay, aiding hiring in 2026.
  • July 2023 ABC coverage reinforced GDBA visibility through RFK Jr. protection.
  • Updated August 2026 website shows active recruiting and ongoing client-facing operations.

What critics are saying

  • September 2025 LAX lawsuit against PS signals costly, distracting legal warfare.
  • Open Positions still shows Security Specialist immediate need, implying persistent frontline churn.
  • Private Suite dispute shows exposure to airport-operator conflict and reputational backlash.

What makes Gavin de Becker & Associates unique

  • 45-year brand built around elite executive protection and threat assessment.
  • GDBA runs full-time, non-contract protector roles with in-house Academy training.
  • Its LAX Private Suite history gives rare airport-security specialization and credibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Family benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Employee Referral Bonus

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Stock Options

Remote Work Options

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