Close Protection Officer

Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts in Miami seeks a Close Protection Officer III to ensure the safety of select client family members and safeguard assets and reputation. You will deliver high-quality protective services in high-profile domestic and international settings.

Five+ years of experience, Florida Class G license, valid driver’s license, passport, and work authorization are required. The role includes protective planning, threat assessments, and secure transport with 24/7 availability.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant training and qualifications.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Formal personal protection training including driver and medical training.

Responsibilities

• Perform security and physical protection measures for high-profile individuals in various environments.
• Conduct security advances and logistical support for events, venues, and travel activities.
• Perform protective planning and threat vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information, protection means, and methods.
• Interact professionally with team members, family, staff, external individuals, and law enforcement.
• De-escalate tense situations at residences, schools, or temporary venues.
• Understand client risks including media, business, and personal travel.
• Participate in event planning to ensure access control, asset protection, and confidentiality.
• Secure public locations before client attends events.
• Escort the client into public settings with constant situational awareness.
• Provide security driving for the client and select family members.
• Follow company and client SOPs.

Skills

Five years of relevant experience

Excellent communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Teamwork and independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Florida Class G Security License

Valid driver's license

Valid US Passport

Unrestricted US Work Authorization

Job description

Position Overview

The primary role of this position is to ensure the safety and security of select client family members. The employee will provide high-quality protective services and support while safeguarding the client's assets and reputation. This security professional will operate in high-profile domestic and international settings.

Description

Job Title: Close Protection Officer III

Rate: $55 to $60 Per Hour

Location: Miami, Florida

Position Overview

The primary role of this position is to ensure the safety and security of select client family members. The employee will provide high-quality protective services and support while safeguarding the client's assets and reputation. This security professional will operate in high-profile domestic and international settings.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform security and physical protection measures for high-profile individuals in various environments.
• Conduct security advances and logistical support for events, venues, and travel activities.
• Perform protective planning and threat vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding any sensitive information on the client, physical protection means, and methods.
• Interact professionally with team members, internal family, house staff, external individuals, and law enforcement officials.
• De-escalate tense situations that arise at the client's residence, schools, or temporary venues.
• Understand the client’s risks, including media, business, and personal travel, domestic and foreign operations.
• Participate in event planning to ensure access control, asset protection, confidentiality, and other security matters are identified through a written plan accepted by the client.
• Secure public locations before the client attends events.
• Escort the client into public settings and maintain constant situational awareness and control.
• Provide Security Driving for the client and select family members.
• Follow company and client-directed SOPs.

Required Licenses

• Florida Class G Security License
• Valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment
• Valid US Passport
• Unrestricted US Work Authorization

Desired Personal Attributes

• Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic, and attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to communicate complex processes clearly and concisely.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for assigned and self-initiated tasks.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure resources are spent on the highest priorities and proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment where changing directions happen frequently.
• Foundational understanding of corporate security and global security operations.
• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual events or emergencies.
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years or more experience in relevant training and qualifications.
• A bachelor's Degree is preferred, although equivalent/relevant experience can substitute for educational requirements.
• Formal personal protection training, including driver training and medical training.

Physical Demands

Constant: Sitting, Standing, Seeing, Listening, Speaking

Periodic: Physical Training, Range Training, Specialized Training

Ability to climb stairs and walk on inclines/declines and on uneven terrain.

May be in situations where swimming is required.

24/7 availability to the client.

Work Environment

Work typically performed as a mobile team member, driving, or a passenger in a vehicle to venues, shopping, school, or events.

Ability to handle long shift hours mentally and physically.

Ability to work nights and weekends as required.