Executive/Close Protection Officer at Control Risks

Requirements

• CPO course qualification with appropriate/necessary country license, including FPOSi/FREC3 first responder medic training.
• Experience in corporate executive protection.
• Military/law enforcement experience, or equivalent commercial experience.
• Working knowledge of physical security technologies, methodology, and force management.
• Strong inter-personal skills with an ability to listen, learn and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to remain calm in hostile/demanding circumstances.
• Flexibility to respond 24/7 to urgent matters with a bias for decisive action.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) in English.

Desirable Experience

• Professional fluency (oral and written) in English highly desirable
• Experience in either leading or supporting an executive protection team
• Experience conducting sensitive, complex tasks such as counter-surveillance or behavioural detection
• Experience of work overseas and in multi-national environments.
• Experience of working with differing clients’ needs and requirements

Professional Attributes:

• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Comfortable shifting priorities and simultaneously engaging on multiple projects
• Desire for continuous learning and broadening skillset
• Discretion and integrity
• Sound judgment, accountability, and ownership
• Strategic vision and drive for measurable results
• Strong security and risk management mindset
• Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approach
• Remains informed about the threats and key issues in the region working

Behavioural Skills:

• A team player who works professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• An excellent understanding of client and business confidentiality
• Cultural awareness and ability to work alongside a global team
• Proactive and confident in articulating ideas with peers across the organisation
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and perseverance in difficult situations