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 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 Spanish

Core Competencies Demonstrates 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 Management

Soft Skills Exceptional Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Calm Under Pressure

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Certifications &

Qualifications Close Protection Qualification

Medical Qualification (FREC 3, FPOS)

Driving Licence Valid in Spain

Industry 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

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