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 deployments
Requirements

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

📌 Close Protection Officer (Madrid)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Madrid