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

A newly hired Protector in Santa Barbara will earn no less than $105,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Santa Barbara-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.

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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