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FIELD SECURITY SPECIALIST - GRAND RAPIDS, MI, USA

Full time | Grand Rapids, MI, USA
posted 4 years ago

JOB DETAILS

 

Responsibilities & Expectations

Field Security Specialists are assigned to dynamic details, involving the highest level of protective security – not fixed at a particular site but focused on a specific protectee(s).  These specialists must be able to adapt to a mobile security unit, involving advanced site surveys, domestic and international travel, secure ground transportation, and public appearances.

Specialists are responsible for enhancing safety and security by remaining alert at all times.  They also play a crucial role in adding comfort and convenience to the lives of those they serve. 

Field Security & Rapid Response 

  • Provide protective coverage for at-risk Public Figure clients domestically and internationally. 
  • Perform at a high-level of logistical readiness, prepared to quickly respond to security challenges in a variable environment.
  • Conduct advanced surveys of physical locations.

Emergency Management

  • Implement emergency action plans responding to security breaches, natural disasters, power outages, and medical emergencies.
  • Serve as a primary liaison to threat assessment teams for incidents that may escalate to violence, including difficult terminations, public demonstrations, and other threat assessment casework.

Physical Readiness

  • Must be able to maintain physical readiness to respond to an attack or hazard at all times.

Maintain physical fitness to stand on your feet for several hours without a break, provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities including running, as well as maintain long schedules in the field.

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated exceptional results in a close protection (field security) role, including managing logistics, advancing locations, secure transportation, as well as public appearances.
  • Comfortable with international travel and in possession of a valid passport.
  • Professional and friendly communication style, as well as strong influencing skills.  
  • Previous estate security experience, including remote monitoring, access control, physical security, emergency response, as well as security protocol implementation.
  • Exercises sound operational judgment, as well as flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.
  • Drug and nicotine-free; associates are required to participate in ongoing drug and nicotine screenings for the duration of their employment at GDBA.
  • Physically fit; candidates must at least meet minimum physical requirements to be considered for this opening.
  • Must be able to pass our pre-employment background investigation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Possesses a LEOSA/HR218 Permit
  • Working knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
  • Previous law enforcement experience, including service with military units such as NCIS, AF OSI, Army CID, or USMC CID.
  • Previous military experience.

NOTE:

Please let us know if you have previously served in the police or military (if in the military, what kind of discharge did you receive?)

We may have openings in other areas - so please let us know if you are willing to relocate. 

Applicants must be qualified to work in the USA without restriction. We are an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

CITIZENSHIP

No Requirement Specified

JOB ROLES

  • Close Protection
  • CPO
  • Executive Protection
  • First Responder
  • Protective Security Officer
  • PSD Member
  • Residential Security Team
  • Risk Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • RST



START LOCATION

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

NUMBER OF PERSONNEL REQUIRED

1

REGION

North America

EXPIRATION

This job has now closed

Rate on Application

REQUIREMENTS

  • Security Certification

    Close Protection Course

    State Security Guard Licence

    LEOSA

  • General Certification

    Weapons Handling Certification

    Drug and Alcohol Medical Clearance

    Valid Passport

    Valid Driver's License

    Valid Military Discharge Document or DD214

    Other General

    IT Skills

    HR218

    Law Enforcement Background

    High School Diploma or equiv

    5 year Employment History

    Physical Readiness

    Direct Client Facing/Client Service Experience

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