Is Gavin de Becker & Associates a good company to work for?

Gavin de Becker & Associates has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 275 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 87% of employees would recommend working at Gavin de Becker & Associates to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Gavin de Becker & Associates have been left by employees working as Senior Team LEader , Team Leader and Protector .

Does Gavin de Becker & Associates pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gavin de Becker & Associates employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gavin de Becker & Associates. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gavin de Becker & Associates?

87% of Gavin de Becker & Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gavin de Becker & Associates 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gavin de Becker & Associates?

Protector (34) , Security Staff Agent (24) , Team Leader (23) , Senior Team LEader (11) , Detail Leader (10) , Executive Protection Agent (9) , Protector I (8) , Security Officer (6) , Director (5) , Manager (5) , Protector II (5) , Protector III (5) , SSA (4) , Security Staff Leader (4) , Program Director (3)

What are the pros of working at Gavin de Becker & Associates according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was good and overtime Is always there." ((in 21 reviews)); "Continued training, core values and Executive leadership involvement is something GDBA prides itself on." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great leadership and etc" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good benefits for the employees" ((in 15 reviews)); "Master the command center and more opportunities will come." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Gavin de Becker & Associates according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours, far commutes (if you choose to live far from your command center)." ((in 18 reviews)); "Difficult work / life balance at times." ((in 12 reviews)); "Upper Management does not care about your military background." ((in 5 reviews)); "Even after a year of being with the company, the only thing consistent in the schedule is that it will change." ((in 4 reviews)); "Protecting the lives of others is not an easy job and requires many long hours, working nights, weekends, holidays." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Gavin de Becker & Associates locations?

Los Angeles , San Francisco , Orlando , New York , San Antonio , Glendale , Seattle , Miami , Atlanta , San Diego , Austin , Beverly Hills , Georgiana , Washington , Raleigh , Dallas , Galveston , Long Beach , Orange , West Hollywood , Palm Springs , Menlo Park , San Jose , Santa Barbara , Providence , Germantown , Palm Beach , Boston

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4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(271 total reviews)

Gavin de Becker

88% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Career opportunities

4.3

Senior management

4.0

Work/Life balance

Gavin de Becker & Associates has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 271 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Gavin de Becker & Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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271 reviews

5.0

Jan 27, 2025

Amazing Company

Training

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Felt apart of the team from the start. Hard work is appreciated and valued.

Cons

Alot of the "exciting" opportunities require travel. May not be a con, but if you don't want to travel those doors wont be open.

5.0

Jan 10, 2025

Supportive and fulfilling workplace

Protector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I am incredibly grateful to work for GDBA. From day one, I felt welcomed and valued, like I was part of a second family. The support from management and my colleagues is truly exceptional, they are always there for their employees in every possible way, whether it's through professional opportunities or personal encouragement. It's a fantastic place to build a career. I highly recommend Gavin de Becker (GDBA) to anyone looking for a supportive and fulfilling workplace.

Cons

Continue to be the great place work.

3.0

Jan 9, 2025

Good start to get your feet wet

Detail leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training is realistic. GDBA is well known. Some managers were great. Experience led to better roles at other places based on training and expectations.

Cons

See other complaints. Most people do not stick around.

Gavin de Becker & Associates Response

Thanks for you service at GDBA, and glad you found a better match for you. For many, GDBA is a great stepping stone to whatever is their ultimate goal (FBI, Corporate Security, etc.). And of course GDBA isn't for everyone. We have very high standards which we enforce to ensure the highest level of Protection for our clients. As I always say in responding to these anonymous posts, if you (the person reading this) are interested in GDBA, reach out to any of our current Associates via Linked In, especially those who have thrived at our firm for 5, 10, and even 20 years. And you can reach out to me at ehinman@gdba.com. All the best to you and everyone out there perusing goals and making a go in their careers. Ed Hinman, SVP - Associates Services, GDBA

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