Job Details:
Job Title: Residential Security Agent
Location: Jupiter, FL
Job Type: Full time, with full benefits
Compensation: $96,595 minimum annual compensation
FLSA: Non-exempt
Job Summary:
The Residential Security Team Agent is tasked with numerous functions by providing support to a protective security detail in Jupiter, FL. This detail operates in a dynamic, multi-faceted, and fast-paced environment.
This position requires a strong medical background (higher than TCCC level—preferably EMT or medic experience), as well as the ability to swim and operate safely in both indoor and outdoor environments. Candidates with an intelligence background are strongly preferred.
This position requires the successful completion of a physical fitness test within the first 90 days of employment.
The ideal candidate will have a good personality and strong character, demonstrating coachability, professionalism, and a positive attitude. While prior Residential Security Team (RST) experience is beneficial, it is not required—we welcome motivated individuals coming straight out of the military who can learn quickly and adapt to a structured but team-oriented environment.
This is a 24/7 detail, requiring availability for days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Duties:
Duties for this detail include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure the overall safety and security of designated principals and their properties.
- Maintain a knowledge of baseline principal, property, and neighborhood activities.
- Monitor property and area activities and conditions via closed-circuit television camera system and physical perimeter checks.
- Monitor traditional and social media for potential threats.
- Controlling access to properties and maintenance of security logs for guests, service personnel, and vendors.
- Drive or tail principal/s, family member, guests.
- Conduct advance work as needed.
- Screen and track mail and deliveries.
- Weather and natural disasters
- Public safety incidents and trends
- Neighborhood watch programs
- Local and national current events
- Coordinate with site staff to accomplish common tasks.
- Complete daily household tasks and maintenance as requested by principals.
- Ensures 24/7 operational readiness through stocking supplies and equipment upkeep.
- Operate within parameters established by standard operating procedures and applicable laws.
- Coordinate with and support executive protection element of the team.
- Opportunities for driving and special off-site assignments/details.
- Demonstrate proficiency in use and proper maintenance for all equipment (i.e., vehicles, medical supplies, communications devices, etc.).
- Potential local travel approximately 5% -10% of the time to other RST sites or principal destinations.
- Must be flexible and open to working overtime shifts whether they are night or day shift, coming in early and staying late if needed.
- Must possess the ability to multitask in a very fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to stay vigilant sitting in a vehicle or security office for extended periods of time.
- Must be a proactive problem solver with the capability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in security camera systems, use of smartphones, communications, and collaboration apps (Google Drive, Word, Excel & Power Point).
- Must keep a professional appearance, have good personal hygiene.
- Must be responsive via phone call, text and email as needed to support the team.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to be personable, successfully interact with clients, superiors, peers, vendors and neighbors.
- Submitting expense receipts.
- Clocking in/out for work shifts.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Ability to successfully complete a physical fitness test within the first 90 days of employment.
- Must possess a good understanding of the latest technology in security camera systems, use of smartphones, communications, and collaboration apps.
- Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to converse with clients, superiors, peers, and vendors professionally and successfully.
- EMT, combat medic, or advanced medical certification strongly preferred.
- Ability to swim required.
- Specific training related to this detail will be provided upon hire.
- Exceptional emotional intelligence.
- Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks frequently and for long durations.
- Excellent critical thinking and sound judgement.
- Friendly, approachable and professional demeanor.
- High moral and ethical character.
Position Certificates and Licenses:
- Current Florida Guard Card (Class D license).
- Current Florida Class G license.
- A Valid United States Driver's License.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certified for Adults, Children, and Infants.
Physical Requirements:
- Swiftly patrol large properties and quickly access all areas of an assignment.
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Stand and walk for prolonged periods, including continuous standing for 4–5 or more hours without a break when operationally required.
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Sit for prolonged periods, including 5 or more hours while monitoring surveillance systems or performing security operations.
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Run, sprint, or traverse long distances during emergency response situations.
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Perform sustained physical activity immediately following a maximum-effort emergency response.
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Respond effectively to physical attacks, emergencies, medical incidents, natural disasters, evacuations, and other critical incidents.
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Move, crawl, climb, and maneuver through structured and unstructured environments, including confined or unpredictable spaces.
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Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required to perform essential job functions.
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Lift and carry equipment or other objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
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Safely wear, carry, and operate required duty gear and equipment throughout an assigned shift.
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Physically control, capture, restrain, detain, lift, or drag individuals weighing 200 pounds or more when required.
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Perform assigned duties safely and effectively in diverse environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, high humidity, inclement weather, and aquatic or coastal environments.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Associates or bachelor's degree.
- Certification from a recognized EP school (this can be supplemented with 2+ years of relevant industry experience).
- Graduation from a certified driving school is also preferable, but this too can be supplemented based on experience.
- Military or law enforcement experience strongly preferred; recent veterans encouraged to apply.
- Intelligence or protective intelligence background is a plus.
- Proficient in the use of social media collection tools in support of protective intelligence.
- Prior RST experience a plus, though not required.
- Training in defensive tactics, counter surveillance/surveillance detection, and covert protection experience.
- Active First Responder, Paramedic or EMT certifications a plus.
- Regularly active in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, ocean sports, etc.
Detail Structure:
- Full-time position on a 24/7 detail working the following:
- Weekends/Holidays/OT as needed
- Domestic/local travel (if desired by the principal/s)
Salary and Benefits:
- Minimum Annual Compensation: $96,595
- Paid time off (PTO) accrual
- Holiday pay for select holidays you work (6)
- Company 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible insurance plans - Medical, dental and vision
- 100% of employee premium paid for by Keelson (plan upgradable for additional employee paid premium)
- Generous employer contribution per family member (up to 4 family members) to help lower employee contributions for dependents that join the plan
- Critical Accident/Illness coverage
Employment with Keelson is at-will, meaning that you or Keelson may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
Keelson Strategic is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.
Keelson Strategic is licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services:
Private Patrol Operator (PPO) #120989
