The Close Protection Operative Program will teach the candidate how to manage the security of a VIP, Organise a Security Team and all Protocols of Prevention.
The Close Protection Operative Program will teach the candidate how to manage the security of a VIP, Organise a Security Team and all Protocols of Prevention.
Close Protection Officers (CPOs) protect high‑risk or high‑profile clients—such as executives, celebrities, politicians, ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, or witnesses—from threats including assault, kidnap, stalking, public disorder, and targeted crime. Core duties typically include advance reconnaissance of venues and routes, threat and vulnerability assessments, journey management, and maintaining protective presence around the principal during movements and public appearances.
The role extends beyond “standing next to the client” and often involves coordinating with drivers, residential security, corporate security, and law enforcement, as well as managing information security and media exposure risks. CPOs must balance safety with the client’s need for privacy, comfort, and business activity, which often requires operating discreetly and integrating seamlessly into the client’s daily routine and travel patterns.
Long and irregular hours, frequent travel, and periods of boredom punctuated by moments of intense stress require resilience, discipline, and a stable temperament. Professionalism also involves discretion, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage a close working relationship with demanding clients without becoming either over‑familiar or intimidated.
Physically, close protection work demands good all‑round fitness: cardiovascular endurance for long days on foot, strength for controlling or moving people, and agility for rapid reactions in confined spaces or crowds. Many CPOs maintain regular training in defensive tactics, control and restraint, and sometimes specialist systems such as Krav Maga, alongside weapons proficiency where legally permitted and role‑appropriate.
Sustained stamina is essential to function effectively on extended shifts, often with limited rest, while remaining alert, observant, and able to act decisively. The role also typically requires maintaining competence in protective driving, first aid or tactical medical skills, and safe manual handling of equipment, all of which rely on ongoing physical conditioning and skills rehearsal.
The Close Protection Operative course will teach the candidate how to manage security of a VIP, organise a security team and all the logistics of prevention.
Protection work is very demanding and exhausting.
For that reason, it is important to have excellent preparation. To ensure you don’t make mistakes in the future, our staff with different jobs in the sector will pass on all their experience.
This course will be taught using theoretical and practical exercises. The lectures will be conducted in the classroom, urban area and shooting range. The course will be conducted in one of the AEGIS’ Training Centres with the use of the company’s equipment.
Former Special Forces, Anti-Terrorist and Security Operators
The candidate doesn’t have to possess any prior experience in Close Protection
Casual Cloths ( no jeans ), Wet Weather Gear, Business Clothing ( trousers, jacket, tie and appropriate shoes ), Tactical Cargo Trousers, Tactical Belt ( sturdy ) and Sports Shoes.
This programme is aimed at the needs of men & women wishing to pursue a serious career within the specialised and rewarding field of Close Protection Security.
Principles of Close Protection
Elements of Close Protection Team
Arrivals / Departures
Dress Code and Etiquette
Radio Communications protocol’s
Motorcade Procedures
Protection Formations
Low Profile Security and Tactics
Unarmed Combat
Introduction to Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis
Weapons Handling / Tactical Firearms
Use of Firearms Under Stress
Cover and Evacuation Drills
An Executive Protection exercise on the last day of the programme based on a real scenario will enable participants to apply much of what they have learnt.
This programme complements and serves as a refresher to the Intermediate Programme. Since each has been designed to stand alone, there is inevitably some overlap in the material presented on these two programmes.
The programme is intended to serve as an advancement and further introduction to the skills required by the close protection officer.
The advanced programme is aimed particularly at individuals, small and medium enterprises lacking appropriate in-house close protection expertise.
All of the topics in the 6 day course with extensions of each’ plus the following additional items:
Counter Surveillance
Fitness
Foot & Vehicle Drills
I.E.D. Recognition
Location Assessment
Medical Techniques
Search Techniques
Tactical & Defensive Driving
Threat Assessment
Weapons Handling
An Executive Protection exercise on the last day of the programme based on a real scenario will enable participants to apply much of what they have learnt.
Due to the nature of the training courses provided we do not publish available dates, prices or course content on a public website.
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