Close Protection Operative

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.

A specialist protective security capability

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:

Executive and VIP Close Protection Corporate and Private Client Security Protective Escort and Secure Transportation Journey Management and Advance Planning Residential and Location-Based Protection Threat Awareness and Protective Risk Assessment Event and High-Profile Engagement Security Integrated Protective Security Operations

The specific scope of each assignment will be determined by operational requirements and individual competencies.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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…