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Waste of time, deceitful, dishonest, and poor communication - Protector Gavin de Becker & Associates Employee Review

1.0
26 Dec 2023
Recommend
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Pros

They have a decent reputation and the ability to provide decent training.

Cons

They require an absurd amount of information for their application process. The same information is requested multiple times from different people because they don't communicate with each other. They expect you to attend their two week training program that they don't prepare you for, that is completely disorganized, and then without reason, they will send people home just before graduation. It's worse than a military recruiter that tells you what you want to hear. They will straight up be deceitful with all sorts of promises about a job offer, work hours, and pay and then offer you a very low ball offer with a ton of fine print and make you basically sign your life away with contract after contract after contract. Look elsewhere and save yourself the time, money, and headaches. The benefits are bragged about by management but there is so much small print and it's a joke. The "retirement" plan is a 401K that GDBA is kind enough to match UP TO $750 per YEAR towards. How do they take that seriously?

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Gavin de Becker & Associates Response
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Thank you for your feedback, which is valuable to us as we strive for Constant And Never-ending Improvement (CANI). From all you've written (especially since you said you were assigned to San Antonio), it appears you were not hired by our firm. That said, I would love to hear more about how your experiences during the selection process. Please feel free to contact me at ehinman@gdba.com. We ask for lots of information during our exhaustive background investigative process, which includes multiple interviews, a psychological examination, volunteer polygraph, military records review, civil and criminal background check and much more. We do all this to ensure each protector we hire can be trusted to protect our extremely at-risk clients. Regarding our earnings and benefits, they are all published on our website and I can promise that they are real and without exception or any "small print." If anyone reading this is considering applying to GDBA, we encourage you to do your own research. You can also reach out to me or any other Associate via LinkedIn. All the Best and I wish you the best in the future. Ed Hinman Senior Vice President, GDBA

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5.0
18 May 2026
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Pros

Workplace culture - GDBA does a phenomenal job at recruiting exceptional individuals. Which creates a positive and motivated atmosphere. Everyone you will meet is not only professional but personable as well. In my opinion the hardest part of the job is managing your work life balance. If you are not a planner or have structure to your life you would find working at GDBA difficult, however those with structure and who are good about planning their lives will find it much easier working at GDBA. A typical workday - can vary drastically. It is completely dependent on what you want to do within GDBA and how much you want to work. GDBA always ensure you will hit 40hrs, unless you choose to work less. You could work 5 x 8hr days or you could be jammed packed. It is up to your situation and what you're willing/capable of doing. What I believe I have learned is how to deal with people and getting what you want. The biggest piece of advice I would have is the answer will always be no to a question that is never asked. The way you word an email/ text, or the way you speak to people will either open doors for you or close them very fast.

Cons

Getting a job at Gavin de Becker & Associates, can be difficult. You need to be an exceptional individual; however a lot of peoples misunderstanding is that you need to be prior military, police, or security. This is false, Gavin de Becker & Associates finds value in those who come from different backgrounds. I.e., those in customer service bring to the table dealing with people and being likable which brings great value.

4.0
15 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

GDBA has a mission-driven culture where high standards and a commitment to excellence encourage both professional and personal growth. Job expectations are transparent, leadership has open communication, and they are genuinely supportive of Associates. Extensive benefits and care are provided - in addition to health insurance and retirement packages, there are many other perks and resources, such as gifted vacations, grants to pursue passions, fitness reimbursements, funding for family outings, and more. GDBA isn't just a place to work - it's an opportunity to build a strong career and successful future.

Cons

The hiring process is thorough, which can feel challenging for some applicants.

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