Experienced Security Specialist - Ft Lauderdale FL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Ft Lauderdale, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm’s Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence. GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients. A newly hired Protector in Fort Lauderdale will earn no less than $81,000 in 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.

Requirements

3+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients.
5+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s).
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.
Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
Protectors must be drug and nicotine free
Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation
Must be able to swim

Nice To Haves

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).
HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility is ideal.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Gym reimbursements
Ammunition reimbursements
Cellphone reimbursements
Exceptional 401(k) with Automatic $3k Employer Contribution and 10% of every Associate-Contributed Dollar Matched by GDBA
Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors
Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW Licenses
Up to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime)
Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates
$3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter
10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan