Prevail
Close Protection Officer (CPO) / Covert Surveillance Officer
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About Prevail Partners
Prevail Partners is a specialist risk management, intelligence, security and advisory firm delivering strategic advice, intelligence, specialist capabilities and managed services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
We support government, defence, multinational, commercial and non-governmental clients operating in complex and challenging environments, providing discreet, professional and innovative solutions across intelligence, technology and operational delivery.
Our shared mission is to deliver unrelenting excellence in everything we do, underpinned by integrity, curiosity, accountability and care.
About The Role
We are seeking experienced Close Protection Officers to join a collaborative security team supporting an Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) family and associated household members.
The role requires regular travel throughout the UK and occasional overnight stays. Depending on operational requirements, deployments may range from a single day to extended periods of one week or more.
Working as part of an established protective security team, you will be responsible for delivering close protection services, maintaining situational awareness, identifying emerging risks, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all household members.
This position operates on a shift rotation pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide close protection to principals during daily activities, travel, events and residential movements.
- Conduct dynamic and formal risk assessments.
- Monitor environments for potential threats and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Support secure transportation and movement planning.
- Maintain a vigilant presence whilst remaining professional, discreet, and unobtrusive.
- Coordinate effectively with family members, household staff and wider security teams.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents and changing threat environments.
- Maintain accurate operational records, reports and documentation.
- Provide practical personal security guidance to principals where required.
- Uphold strict confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
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Essential Requirements
- Experience in covert surveillance operations within a military or law enforcement environment.
- Experience applying threat assessment, protective security practices, and emergency response procedures.
- Experience working directly around principals and coordinating with household staff and wider security teams.
- Valid SIA Close Protection Licence.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Valid medical qualification such as FREC 3, FPOS or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record.
- Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
- Able to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home overnight when required.
- Available to deploy at short notice for assignments as they arise.
- Available to work rotating shift patterns.
Additional Compliance Requirements
- Enhanced DBS certification and any safeguarding documentation required for working in environments where children may be present.
- Verification of SIA Close Protection Licence, including licence number and expiry date.
- Evidence of SIA Close Protection top-up/refresher training where applicable.
- Medical qualification certificates (FREC 3, FPOS or equivalent).
- Driving licence and consent for DVLA checks.
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Benefits
Prevail Partners believes in recognising and rewarding our people. Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, professional development, and life beyond work. Consultants engaged on this project will benefit from a range of deployment-related support and amenities, including:
- High-quality accommodation provided throughout the deployment period.
- Access to excellent on-site facilities, including a fully equipped gym and recreational spaces.
- Daily meals prepared by a private chef, ensuring a varied and nutritious dining experience.
- The opportunity to work alongside highly experienced professionals in a unique and rewarding operational environment.
- Exposure to complex projects and clients, providing valuable professional development and experience.
For many consultants, one of the highlights of the role is the quality of the living environment during deployment. Accommodation is provided on-site within a secure and well-maintained compound, offering comfortable living standards, excellent facilities, and a strong sense of team community.
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