Close Protection Jobs

Close Protection can be a highly demanding & competitive career requiring high levels of dedication. It also has perks such as a great salary & exciting travel opportunities.

Close Protection is a popular career choice for former military & police personnel however can be an excellent career choice for many other Men & Women that are willing to input the dedication required to succeed providing they have successfully completed close protection training.

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The Close Protection Industry has seen a steady demand increase during recent years and is seen as a highly future proof career by our Close Protection Consultants.

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A Close Protection Officer Salary is above the national average in the UK with a rather high ceiling, Close Protection Operatives can earn as much as £400 Per Day.

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Another fantastic career option with security is a door supervisor, See our article here on becoming a bouncer in the UK to learn more about this career.

The role of a Close Protection Officer (CPO) or Bodyguard in a nutshell, is to provide physical protection to a principal.

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It is a Close Protection Officers duty to protect the principal at all times, An officer will be prevent theft, injury or harm as well as ensuring a principal is not or harassed or threatened. The Close Protection Officer or Bodyguard is also responsible for protecting the property of said principal.

If you're reading this & are strongly considering a career in Close Protection then it's essential if you have not already to attend close protection courses.

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The best close protection courses are designed to provide you with the skills & knowledge needed to become an elite bodyguard. Courses cover various modules such as your roles & responsibilities as a close protection officer, How to assess risk & calculate threats, operational planning and much, much more.

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You may find your training easier if you are ex military or police., however the best courses are designed to provide education to Men & Women from a wide variety of backgrounds.

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Only once you have successfully completed close protection training can you apply for your SIA Close Protection License.

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You might be wondering, How much is a Close Protection Course? Sextant Groups Close Protection Course is £2,999. Due to receiving interest in our students from reputable security agencies, We now offer guaranteed interviews to our students which is why we are proud to state that 88% of our students find employment within 1 Month.

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Are you ready to advance your career?