Close Protection Officer at Fidelity Services Group

• An Armed Close Protection Officer (CPO), often referred to as an armed bodyguard, is a highly trained security professional responsible for the safety and security of high-profile individuals, such as executives, celebrities, politicians, or high-net-worth individuals, and their families. They work in both public and private spaces, often in high-risk environments, to prevent attacks, kidnappings, and harassment”

Core Responsibilities

• Close Personal Protection: Maintaining a close, often discreet, presence to shield the principal from physical harm.
• Armed Defense: Utilizing, carrying, and maintaining authorized firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) to protect the client if necessary.
• Risk & Threat Assessment: Conducting comprehensive security surveys and threat analyses to identify vulnerabilities in routines, locations, and travel.
• Advance Planning & Reconnaissance: Scouting locations (restaurants, venues, hotels) before the client’s arrival to check entry/exit points, emergency routes, and security measures.
• Secure Transportation & Driving: Acting as a security chauffeur, including defensive and evasive driving techniques to safely navigate, transport, and, if needed, extract the client from danger.
• Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance: Monitoring for potential threats, identifying surveillance efforts by hostile parties, and maintaining 360-degree situational awareness.
• Access Control: Controlling access to the client, vetting visitors, and securing residential or office environments.
• Emergency Response: Providing immediate, professional response to incidents, including medical emergencies (First Aid/CPR) or physical attacks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Licensing & Certification: Valid armed security license or permit, along with valid firearm competency for business purposes.
• Experience: Prior experience in law enforcement, military, or specialized private security.
• Physical Fitness: High level of physical strength, endurance, and agility to handle 12–16 hour shifts and potential physical altercations.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using security technology, including radio equipment, GPS, metal detectors, and CCTV.
• Soft Skills: Calmness under pressure, exceptional attention to detail, discretion, high level of professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Driving: Valid, clean driver’s license, with advanced or defensive driving certifications (e.g., RoSPA/IAM) often preferred.

Working Conditions

• High-Pressure Environment: The job requires being on high alert, making split-second, life-saving decisions.
• Irregular Hours: Rarely a 9-5 job, involving long hours, frequent travel, and extended periods away from home.
• Discretion: The ability to blend into the background, operating quietly rather than drawing attention.

Deadline:16th February,2026