Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations

Gavin de Becker & Associates; Miami (FL); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gavin de Becker & Associates in Miami, FL is seeking Executive Protection Field Specialists to provide close protection for UHNW clients during local and international assignments. This is a full-time hourly employee role with earnings starting at a minimum of $150,000 per year and earning potential up to $200,000 depending on experience, overtime opportunities, and more.

Ideal candidates must have extensive close protection experience, be comfortable as a security driver in various locations

Formación

• Extensive real-world close protection experience with UHNW individuals or high-profile figures.
• Comfort operating as a security driver in varied locations and vehicle types, including manual transmissions.
• Proven ability to conduct physical and online advances and write clear advance reports.

Responsabilidades

• Secure transportation and provide defensive/evasive driving as needed.
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities and implement mitigation plans.
• Plan secure travel routes and advance assignments before client arrival.
• Provide close protection during travel and events with immediate defense when required.
• Manage crises and coordinate with authorities and venue staff.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and other stakeholders for seamless operations.
• Monitor access points and screening as part of residential protection.

Conocimientos

Close protection experience

Security driving

Advance reporting

Descripción del empleo

Mission: The Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing of our Clients

Executive Protection Field Specialists are tasked with providing close protection coverage for GDBA clients during local field and travel assignments. Every member of this team must be experienced, physically fit, flexible, and adaptable.

As a full-time hourly employee, first year earnings for this role will start at a minimum of $150,000 per year. This position offers earnings potential of up to $200,000 commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more.

Ideal Candidates Must Possess All The Following

• Extensive real-world experience working in a close protection role with UHNW individuals or other types of recognizable public/government figures during domestic and international travel.
• This role requires a high level of comfort operating as a security driver in various locations and vehicle types, including experience with route planning and driving a manual transmission vehicle.
• Experience independently conducting both physical and online advances, resulting in clear, well-written advance reports. Candidates should demonstrate a strong familiarity with navigating FBOs, hotels, and a wide range of public venues.

Your Role As An Executive Protection Field Specialist

• Secure Transportation: Arranging and providing secure transport, which includes defensive and evasive driving
• Threat and risk assessment: Continuously evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop mitigation strategies.
• Advance planning: Conducting reconnaissance of locations, planning secure travel routes, and preparing emergency plans before the client arrives.
• Close protection: Providing a physical security presence and immediate defense for the client during travel and events.
• Crisis management: Making rapid, decisive actions during emergencies, including medical incidents, security breaches, or hostile situations.
• Liaison: Coordinating with law enforcement, local authorities, and venue staff to ensure a seamless and secure operation.
• Surveillance: Performing surveillance detection and counter-surveillance to identify and deter threats.
• Residential protection: Monitor the property through command center technology, screening visitors and vendors, and controlling all access points to the protected site.

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

To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more – visit GDBA.com/careers