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

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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 13, 2019

Great place to work!

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great place to work with an excelent workplace culture. The company makes great efforts to ensure that employees could reach their potential and gives employees the flexibility to grow and take on additional responsibilities. Coworkers are great and whole environment pleasant. It is like one big family.

Cons

The work is challenging and can be stressful some times times but worth it.

Gavin de Becker & Associates Response

Thank you for your positive words. We will continue to strive to make each and every team within the division, one that feels supportive to growth within the organization.

5.0

Nov 27, 2025

Great Leadership

Director

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Pros

As a Director at Gavin de Becker & Associates, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the most dedicated, mission-driven professionals in the industry. GDBA’s culture emphasizes excellence, integrity, and teamwork. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of an organization that not only prioritizes safety and service but also invests in its people. I’m proud to contribute to GDBA’s mission and to work with such a talented and driven team.

Cons

Long hours at times due to workload.

3.0

Nov 27, 2024

GSOC

Gsoc manager

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Pros

Constant learning; clients platforms, report writing, intelligence reports, investigative projects etc

Cons

No connection with GDBA at all; after the interview process pretty much 100% embedded to the client

Gavin de Becker & Associates Response

Thank you for your review, and from what you wrote, it appears you worked for GDBA a long time ago. I hope you're doing well and thriving. For those reading this review, I encourage you to visit GDBA's website to learn more. Additionally, I encourage you to hop on LinkedIn and contact any GDBA Associate who has been with our firm 5, 10, 20, and even 30 years. You can also reach out to me anytime at ehinman@gdba.com, as I'm happy to field any questions. Best Regards, Ed Hinman Senior Vice President, GDBA

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