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Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website)

Security Specialist

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Not stated
Function
Security
Pay
From $70K a year (read from the ad)
Posted
4 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $70K a year, is 104% above the median of $34K for security jobs in Michigan (middle half $31K – $120K, 29 jobs that state pay).

3 security jobs open in Grand Rapids: 0% remote, 2 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

A newly hired Protector in Grand Rapids will earn no less than $70,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Grand Rapids-based Protectors could earn up to $81,000 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

Source

Posted by Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website) on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:40 UTC; the original is the reference.

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