Gavin de Becker & Associates

Security and threat-assessment firm for public figures

Executive Protection Specialist

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Lauderdale, FL, USA$90k - $100k

About the Job

Requirements

Have one or more of the specified experience backgrounds: at least 3 years conducting close-protection or executive-protection operations for high-net-worth or at-risk clients; at least 5 years working in a full-time certified law-enforcement officer position; at least 3 years working as a paramedic or registered nurse; or equivalent military medical experience as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, or Special Operations Medic.
Be able to pass a physical-readiness test involving pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and an 800-meter run.
Be able to swim.
Be drug-free and nicotine-free.
Pass a background check.
Be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licenses.

Responsibilities

Monitor property using the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center.
Screen visitors and vendors and control all access to the protected site.
Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergencies.
Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and while they travel.
Provide secure transportation as needed.
Survey and prepare locations before a client’s arrival.
Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in residential, corporate, technology, or military/law-enforcement Protective Security Details environments is preferred.
HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility is ideal.

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

A newly hired Protector in Fort Lauderdale will earn no less than $90,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Fort Lauderdale-based Protectors could earn up to $100,000 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

Who You Are:

GDBA is seeking qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firm’s protective mission. GDBA’s ideal candidate for this position possesses one or more of the following experience levels/credentials:

3+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients. Experience working in one of or a combination of the following environments is preferred: Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD).
5+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility is ideal.
3+ years working as a Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Registered Nurse (RN). Equivalent military medical experience is also accepted such as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, and Special Operations Medic experience.

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

About the Company

Gavin de Becker & Associates

Security and threat-assessment firm for public figures

Gavin de Becker & Associates is a national security service-provider that protects high-risk and public figures by predicting and preventing violence through threat assessment and protective operations. It designs and runs protective details, conducts threat assessment and case management for individuals and workplaces, and offers its MOSAIC assessment systems, security technology, strategy design, training, and advisory services. The firm staffs its teams with specialists drawn from agencies such as the CIA, FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. Marshals Service, and it is licensed in California and Texas. What sets Gavin de Becker & Associates apart is its founder—widely regarded as a leading expert on protecting public figures and author of the bestselling book The Gift of Fear—and its emphasis on predicting violence rather than only reacting to it. The goal is to safeguard at-risk clients by anticipating and preventing threats.

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Total funding: $28.1M
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