Security Specialist
- LocationSeattle, WA
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary105k to 115k USD a year
- Posted29 October 2026
- SourceGavin de Becker & Associates (Website)'s careers page (Greenhouse)
Live checkFirst seen 11 days ago; still listed on Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website)'s careers page 1 h ago.
About the role
GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
A newly hired Protector in Seattle will earn no less than $105,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Seattle-based Protectors could earn up to $115,000 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
Get open roles ranked against your CV
Add your CV once. RoleFinder ranks the open roles where you want to work, plus remote ones, against it, shows your best 12 with a one-line reason each, and emails you new matches once a week. The file is read once by AI and not kept; employers never see it.
Sign in with Google or email to start. How we handle your CV