Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations

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

Descripción de la vacante

Gdba Ltd in Miami, FL seeks an Executive Protection Field Specialist to provide close protection for high-profile clients during local assignments and travel. The role emphasizes proactive security, transport coordination, and rapid response to incidents to ensure safety and privacy.

Ideal candidates have extensive field protection experience with UHNWIs or public figures, are comfortable driving in diverse locations (manual transmission), and can produce clear advance reports for operations.

Formación

• Extensive field experience in close protection for high-profile individuals.
• Ability to operate as a security driver in various locations, including manual transmission.
• Experience producing clear, concise advance reports for security operations.

Responsabilidades

• Secure transport and defensive driving as needed.
• Assess threats and plan mitigation strategies.
• Plan advance reconnaissance and secure travel routes.
• Provide close protection during travel and events.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and security incidents.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, venues, and staff.
• Conduct surveillance detection and counter-surveillance as required.
• Monitor protection of residences using command-center tech.

Conocimientos

Close protection experience

High-profile client handling

Manual drive

Advance reports

Descripción del empleo

Executive Protection Specialist – Field Protective Operations

Miami, FL

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 $200,000commensurate with experience, overtime opportunities, and more.

Ideal candidates must possess all the following :

• Extensive real-worldexperienceworkingin a close protectionrolewith UHNWindividualsor other typesof recognizable public/governmentfiguresd uring 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