Security Specialist

Gavin de Becker & Associates • Miami, FL

4d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects influential and at-risk public figures. Its mission is to protect human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence, and its stated mission is the safety, privacy, and wellbeing of its clients. The role is described in the posting as a Protector position based in Miami. A newly hired Miami Protector will earn at least $85,000 in first-year base earnings. First-year earnings could reach $105,000 based on prior relevant experience, performance at the GDBA Training Academy, and promotion opportunities.

Protectors monitor properties using GDBA Command Center tools and technology, control access to protected sites, coordinate and execute security plans, and respond to medical emergencies. They provide physical protection and logistical support at clients’ homes and while clients travel, provide secure transportation as needed, survey and prepare locations before a client arrives, document suspicious activity, and maintain readiness to respond to threats. New hires attend a 12-day introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, Texas.

Requirements

• Be able to pass a physical readiness test consisting of 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, executive protection, or 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 the 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 prior to a client’s arrival.
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat.

Benefits

• 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 Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed