- 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- Advise on routes, venues, logistics, and environmental considerations using local knowledge- Maintain a vigilant, professional, and unobtrusive presence- Coordinate with family members, household staff, service providers, and wider security teams- Respond to emergencies, incidents, and changing threat environments- Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and documentation- Provide practical personal security guidance to principals- Uphold strict confidentiality- Travel regularly throughout Madrid, the Comunidad de Madrid region, and elsewhere within Spain as required- Undertake occasional international travel and overnight deploymentsRequirements- Minimum three years' Close Protection experience- Minimum two years' experience supporting UHNW individuals or families- Current close protection qualification recognised within Spain and/or internationally- Strong understanding of threat assessment, protective security, and emergency response procedures- Exceptional knowledge of Madrid and the wider Spanish operating environment- Fluency in both English and Spanish- Ability to remain calm, composed, and professional in high-pressure situations- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team- Flexibility to work shifts, travel,



and stay away from home when required- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills- Impeccable references and a strong professional reputation- Verification of relevant close protection licences, qualifications, certifications, and eligibility documentation- Local Spanish criminal record checks and background screening, or equivalent vetting as required- Employment and professional reference verification- Verification of legal right to work in Spain- Medical qualification such as FREC 3, FPOS, or equivalent recognised qualification- Full driving licence valid for use in Spain with a clean driving record- Professional fluency in both English and Spanish verified by language assessment- Any safeguarding or additional screening requirements relevant to environments where children may be present- Permanently based in Madrid or the surrounding area- Extensive knowledge of Madrid's districts, transport infrastructure, road networks, key venues, hotels, restaurants, medical facilities, and local services- Strong situational awareness and in-depth understanding of the local operating environment- Professional communication with Spanish-speaking and English-speaking stakeholders- Excellent judgement, discretion, and adaptability in dynamic environments- Ability to thrive as part of a multinational team while operating independently when required- Desirable: Experience supporting international or English-speaking UHNW principals- Desirable:



Experience in covert surveillance operations within a military, law enforcement, or specialist security environment- Desirable: Previous experience operating within Spain and across Europe in a close protection capacity- Desirable: Additional language capabilities beyond English and SpanishCore CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in Close Protection, including risk assessment, threat mitigation, and emergency response procedures. Proficient in providing personal security guidance while maintaining a professional presence and exceptional situational awareness in dynamic environments.Highest-signal resume keywords- Close Protection Experience- Threat Assessment- Fluency in English and Spanish- Current Close Protection Qualification- Medical Qualification (FREC 3, FPOS)Hard Skills- Risk Assessment- Emergency Response Procedures- Threat Mitigation- Secure Transportation Planning- Operational Record Keeping- Covert Surveillance Operations- Knowledge of Madrid's Infrastructure- Judgement and Discretion- Situational Awareness- Crisis ManagementSoft Skills- Exceptional Communication Skills- Interpersonal Skills- Calm Under Pressure- Adaptability- Team CollaborationCertifications & Qualifications- Close Protection Qualification- Medical Qualification (FREC 3, FPOS)- Driving Licence Valid in SpainIndustry Keywords- Close Protection- Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNW)- Local Knowledge of Madrid- Background Screening- Confidentiality- Professional Reputation- Vetting Requirements- International Travel- Spanish Criminal Record Checks- Multinational Team Operations#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Close Protection Officer (Madrid)
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