San Diego, United States
Security Specialist
Gavin de Becker & Associates · San Diego · United States
Posted: 9/8/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Gavin de Becker & Associates's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients
A newly hired Protector in San Diego will earn no less than $81,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. San Diego-based Protectors could earn up to $100,000 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
New openings in San Diego, by week
- 7/20/2026 21
- 7/27/2026 14
- 8/3/2026 23
- 8/10/2026 15
- 8/17/2026 43
- 8/24/2026 33
- 8/31/2026 55
- 9/7/2026 61
- 9/14/2026 70
- 9/21/2026 94
- 9/28/2026 57
- 10/5/2026 111
- 10/12/2026 4
601 openings over 12 weeks, by the week they were published.
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