Close Protection Operative
UK Wide / National · Contract
Delivering professional protective security in complex and demanding environments
Triton Risk Management is expanding its specialist protective security capabilities and is seeking experienced, professional and highly motivated Close Protection Operatives (CPOs) to support current and upcoming assignments across the United Kingdom.
This opportunity is open to appropriately qualified individuals with demonstrable experience in close protection, executive protection, protective security or closely related specialist security disciplines.
Successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of professional, discreet and intelligence-led protective security services for corporate, private and high-profile clients.
Operating within a specialist risk management organisation, you will be expected to demonstrate exceptional standards of professionalism, judgement, discretion and operational awareness.
Assignments may involve working independently or as part of a coordinated protection team, with responsibilities tailored to individual client requirements, operational risk profiles and the nature of each deployment.
The role is particularly suited to individuals who can combine strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation with sound security judgement, operational discipline and the ability to respond effectively to changing circumstances.
More than conventional security
Triton Risk Management delivers integrated protective security and risk management services across a range of complex operational environments.
Our approach combines experienced personnel, risk-informed planning, situational awareness and proportionate protective measures to safeguard people, assets and organisational interests.
Depending on the assignment, Close Protection Operatives may support:
The specific scope of each assignment will be determined by operational requirements and individual competencies.
Key responsibilities
Close protection and personal security
- Provide professional close protection services to designated individuals.
- Maintain appropriate protective measures during travel, meetings, events and daily activities.
- Identify, assess and respond proportionately to emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Maintain effective situational awareness and protective positioning.
- Exercise discretion and professional judgement in sensitive environments.
- Support the safety, security and wellbeing of protected individuals.
Operational planning and risk awareness
- Contribute to assignment-specific protective risk assessments.
- Support advance reconnaissance, route planning and location assessments.
- Identify potential security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Maintain awareness of changing operational circumstances.
- Work within established operational plans, instructions and reporting arrangements.
Secure movement and journey management
- Support secure transportation and movement planning.
- Conduct appropriate pre-movement checks and route assessments.
- Coordinate with drivers, protection teams and other relevant personnel.
- Respond professionally to changes in itinerary, security conditions or operational requirements.
Client liaison and professional conduct
- Maintain professional and discreet relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Protect sensitive personal, commercial and operational information.
- Represent Triton Risk Management to the highest professional standards.
- Adapt effectively to different client environments and expectations.
Incident management and reporting
- Recognise and respond appropriately to security incidents.
- Apply established emergency and escalation procedures.
- Provide immediate assistance within individual training and competence.
- Maintain accurate operational records and incident reports.
- Participate in operational briefings and debriefings where required.
Essential qualifications
- Valid SIA Close Protection Licence.
- Demonstrable relevant operational experience in close protection or specialist protective security.
- Strong understanding of protective security principles and professional conduct.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High standards of personal presentation, discretion and integrity.
- Ability to operate calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Flexibility to undertake assignments across the United Kingdom.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a professional protection team.
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Previous military, policing or specialist security experience.
- Experience delivering executive or VIP protection.
- Corporate or private client close protection experience.
- Advanced or defensive driving qualifications.
- Recognised first aid or pre-hospital medical qualifications.
- Experience in protective intelligence and threat assessment.
- Residential security and secure transportation experience.
- Experience supporting high-profile events or sensitive corporate engagements.
- Additional specialist protective security training and qualifications.
Experience
- Previous involvement in professional close protection operations.
- Experience working within structured operational and security procedures.
- Sound judgement in dynamic or sensitive environments.
- Effective liaison with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Strong awareness of confidentiality, discretion and personal security.
- The ability to adapt to varied operational demands and client expectations.
Personal attributes
- Professional and dependable.
- Discreet and trustworthy.
- Calm, composed and confident.
- Highly observant and situationally aware.
- An excellent communicator.
- Adaptable and operationally flexible.
- Disciplined and accountable.
- Team-oriented, with the confidence to work autonomously.
- Committed to maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
Relevant backgrounds are welcomed, but candidates must demonstrate the professional competence and suitability required for close protection assignments.
What we offer
- Opportunities to support a diverse range of protective security assignments across the UK.
- Engagement with an established specialist risk management organisation.
- Exposure to corporate, private client and other complex operational environments.
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced security and risk management professionals.
- Potential for ongoing assignments aligned with individual experience, qualifications and operational suitability.
- A professional, capability-led working environment with a strong emphasis on standards, accountability and service delivery.
Join our specialist protective security team
We welcome expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Close Protection Operatives throughout the United Kingdom.
If you have the operational capability, professional standards and commitment required to represent Triton Risk Management, we would welcome your application.
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