Security Specialist

Gavin de Becker & Associates•Miami, FL

About The Position

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects influential and at-risk public figures. The company’s mission is to protect human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence, with a focus on the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of its clients. A newly hired Protector in Miami will earn at least $85,000 in base earnings during the first year. First-year earnings could reach $105,000, depending on relevant prior experience, performance at the GDBA Training Academy, and promotion opportunities. Promotions are merit-based, with performance prioritized over seniority. Protectors monitor and secure client properties, provide physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and during travel, and provide secure transportation as needed. They also prepare locations before a client’s arrival, document suspicious activity, and maintain readiness to respond to threats and medical emergencies.

Requirements

Pass a physical readiness test involving pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and an 800-meter run.
Be able to swim.
Be drug- and nicotine-free.
Pass a background check.
Be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing.
Communicate effectively, be physically fit, be willing to learn, tell the truth, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Military, law enforcement, or executive protection/security experience is meaningful but is not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor property using the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center.
Screen visitors and vendors and control all access to a 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 locations before a client’s arrival.
Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat.