Gavin de Becker & Associates
A Protector at Gavin de Becker & Associates provides protective services for high-risk and high-profile clients, supporting the firm’s mission to protect human life through assessment, prediction, and management of violence. The Fort Lauderdale role is full-time and includes onboarding through a 12-day Essential Protector Skills Academy and a multi-year Professional Leadership Track for further development. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), plus additional family and stipend benefits. New hires in Fort Lauderdale have first-year earnings ranging from $75,000 up to $100,000 depending on experience and performance.
Gavin de Becker & Associates is a security and risk management firm founded by Gavin de Becker that provides threat assessment, protective services, investigations, and advisory support to individuals, executives, families, and organizations. The firm specializes in behavioral threat assessment and protective intelligence, executive protection, workplace violence prevention, and security planning, combining field experience with evidence-based methodologies. GDBA also delivers training and public education to help clients recognize, mitigate, and prevent threats. Clients rely on the firm for discreet, tailored protective solutions and a multidisciplinary team experienced in managing complex, sensitive security risks.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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