Close Protection Officer

Close Protection Officer – Mitie Protective Services (MPS)

As a Mitie CPO, you will operate within structured teams delivering high-level protective security to senior principals, government officials, and corporate leaders.

This role requires

• Excellent judgement and decision-making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to integrate quickly into multi-disciplinary teams
• Professionalism, reliability, and unwavering discretion
• High standards of personal presentation and conduct
• Willingness to work flexible hours, sometimes at short notice

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver close protection in accordance with Mitie SOPs and client expectations
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments, route planning and threat mitigation
• Liaise professionally with principals, private offices and partner agencies
• Maintain situational awareness and manage security incidents appropriately
• Assist with logistical planning, recon, venue sweeps and advance work
• Uphold Mitie values, compliance obligations and professional standards
• Maintain accurate reporting, documentation and operational records

Essential Requirements

• SIA Close Protection Licence
• Proven CP experience (government, corporate, diplomatic or media)
• Strong understanding of the UK threat environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Full UK driving licence
• High standards of integrity, discipline and presentation

Desirable

• Medical qualifications (FPOSi/FREC3/4, or equivalent)
• Experience on ministerial, corporate or HNW contracts
• Willingness to undergo MITIE BS7858 vetting and if required CTC / SC Govt vetting

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious CP tasks
• Strong leadership, governance and support from the Executive Protection department
• Professional, respectful and transparent team culture
• Development pathways and training opportunities
• • Competitive rates subject to deployment type