Experienced Security Specialist

GDBA’s Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clients

A newly hired Protector in Fort Lauderdale will earn no less than $81,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Fort Lauderdale-based Protectors could earn up to $100,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.

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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:

GDBA is seeking qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds that can bring their skills and experiences to our firm’s protective mission. GDBA’s ideal candidate for this position possesses one or more of the following experience levels/credentials:

• 3+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth clients/at-risk clients. Experience working in one of or a combination of the following environments is preferred: Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD).

• 5+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s). HR-218 (LEOSA) eligibility is ideal.

• 3+ years working as a Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Registered Nurse (RN). Equivalent military medical experience is also accepted such as a Corpsman, Combat Medic, and Special Operations Medic experience.

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