About the job
Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) is dedicated to safeguarding the world’s most prominent and vulnerable public figures. Founded in 1978 by three-time Presidential appointee Gavin de Becker, our team of Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators is committed to the preservation of human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.
GDBA’s Mission: Ensuring the Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
As a newly recruited Protector in Long Beach, your base salary will be no less than $81,000 in your first year with GDBA. With relevant prior experience and exceptional performance at the GDBA Training Academy, your earnings could reach up to $100,000 in your first year.
Your Role as a Protector:
- Monitor properties using advanced tools and technology from the GDBA Command Center.
- Screen visitors and vendors, controlling all access to protected sites.
- Develop and implement security plans while being prepared to respond to medical emergencies.
- Provide physical protection and logistical support for clients at their residences and during travel.
- Facilitate secure transportation as necessary.
- Survey and advance locations prior to client arrivals.
- Document suspicious activities in detail.
- Maintain readiness to counter any potential threats.
Who You Are:
While military, law enforcement, or executive protection experience is valuable, it is not a prerequisite to becoming a GDBA Protector. We value character over credentials; our most effective Protectors come from diverse backgrounds and excel through strong communication skills, physical fitness, a willingness to learn, honesty, and a passion for protecting others.

