Public Figure Protection/Executive Protection Team Lead Miami, FL
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT Specialist, Data Science Manager
Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Lead
Miami, FL
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 commit to protecting human life through assessment, prediction, and management of violence.
Compensation
A newly hired Protector in Miami will earn no less than $80,000 in their first year with GDBA. Miami-based Protectors could earn up to $110,000 in first year earnings. Team Leader opportunities are earned by merit when accounting for prior relevant experience and GDBA Training Academy performance. Protectors that excel in their individual performance and during their ongoing training along the Two-Year Professional Leadership Track (PLT) can make themselves eligible for an accelerated pathway to a Team Lead opportunity.
Full‑time position with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits.
GDBA’s Mission The safety, privacy, and wellbeing of our clients.
Who You Are- 3+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth or at‑risk clients.
- Experience in Residential, Corporate, Technology, or Military/Law Enforcement Protective Security Details (PSD) preferred.
- International or domestic field/travel experience beneficial.
- 3+ years working in a full‑time certified law enforcement officer position(s).
- HR‑218 (LEOSA) eligibility or concealed carry (CCW) permit noted.
- 2+ years working as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Paramedic (NREMT‑P), or Registered Nurse (RN); equivalent military medical experience accepted.
- Communicate directly with clients and become subject‑matter experts for specific assignments.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on high‑level decisions.
- Plan shift schedules and make adjustments based on client needs.
- Monitor property using GDBA Command Center tools.
- Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to a 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 (STO) as needed.
- Survey and prepare advance locations prior to client arrival.
- Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
- Create and maintain readiness to meet any threat.
- 12‑day Introductory Essential Protector Skills (EPS) Training Academy.
- Professional Leadership Track (PLT) – 2‑year on‑the‑job executive protection training curriculum (500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification + advanced executive protection/leadership academies).
- Must be drug and nicotine free.
- Able to pass a pre‑employment background investigation.
- Must be able to swim.
- Gym, ammunition, and cellphone reimbursements.
- Exceptional 401(k) with automatic $3k employer contribution and 10% match of every associate‑contributed dollar.
- Family benefits including 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).
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