Security Specialist – Veterans Preferred

Title of the Job: Security Specialist – Veterans Preferred

Location: Miami, FL

Job Description: Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm’s Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our ClientsA newly hired Protector in Miami will earn no less than $55k in their first year with GDBA. Miami-based Protectors could earn up to $65k in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.This is a full-time position with benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k).Your Role as a Protector:

• Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Center
• Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to 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 (advance) locations prior to arrival of client
• Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity
• Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat

Who You Are:Veterans represent over 60% of GDBA’s workforce – Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Active National Guard or Reservists: GDBA is willing and able to accommodate your drill schedules and activations. Active-duty service members are encouraged to apply within 90 days (about 3 months) of your ETS date and can attend our Essential Protector Skills Academy (EPS) while on Terminal Leave.Our most successful Protectors come from a variety of backgrounds and have succeeded because they communicate effectively, are physically fit, willing to learn, tell the truth, and enjoy working in a team environment. Our promotion system is merit-based. Performance matters most, not seniority.Interested Candidates Should Expect the Following:

• 12-Day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy
• Professional Leadership Track (PLT) – 2-year on-the-job executive protection training curriculum that prepares Protectors for future leadership positions at GDBA: Includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification + 4 additional advanced executive protection/leadership training academies
• Be able to pass

(Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run) * Protectors must be drug and nicotine free

• Able to pass a pre-employment background investigation
• Must be able to swim

Additional Compensation and Benefits:

• $1k-$3k sign-on bonus
• Gym, massage, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements
• $1,100 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
• Family benefits including family outing fund, active kids fund, and school supplies fund
• Free vacations each year for 200 qualified Protectors
• Up to $2,500 stipend for CCW Licenses
• Up to $1,000 stipend for Special Certifications (EMT, Lifeguard, NRA, Pilot, Maritime)

Visit our Earnings and Benefits Page to learn more about benefits, stipends, additional overtime opportunities, bonuses, travel pay, and more:Learn more about our organization by visiting our following GDBA on social media, or connecting with us on LinkedIn.

Company Name: GDBA

Salary: $65000 per year

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