Close
protection is not exclusively for celebrities, royalty or world leaders. Many
people from all walks of life need Close Protection Security Officers for a
variety of different services. A close protection security officer is usually
hired to protect people from danger, generally theft and attack, loss of
confidential information, stalking or kidnapping.
The
role of Close Protection Security Officers (or bodyguards) is often
misunderstood by the general public as the only exposure people have to the
role is through dramatized action films. On screen bodyguards are portrayed as
action heroes, such as Kevin Costner's role in The Bodyguard, when in reality the role of Close Protection Security Officers
can often be monotonous and unexciting. It mainly consists of route planning,
researching people the client may be meeting and searching either buildings or vehicles
prior to use.
A
close protection officer will have a number of responsibilities always with the
main aim of keeping the client out of any kind of danger. Their duties could
include:
·
Driving
Clients to and from venues
·
Checking
out premises prior to the client visiting
·
Escorting
clients on social and/or business visits
·
Protecting
clients from any kind of danger i.e. stalkers, over enthusiastic fans,
terrorists
·
Identification
of threat and research and planning to prevent it
Working
in close protection services often means long shifts including evenings and
weekends at outdoor or indoor venues; sometimes spending time away from home or
working overseas is a requirement.
OthaliasSecurity is a leading London based company offering managed security services
in the UK and worldwide. Our core services include:
·
Corporate
security
·
Close
Protection in private or public places
·
Nightclub,
Bar, Outdoor Party and VIP event security
·
Car
park monitoring
·
Customer
Services (front of house meet and greet)
Whatever
your close protection needs we have a blend of highly intelligent specialist staff with knowledge and experience of all the latest security technology; and we pride
ourselves on exceptional value for money. We supply both male and female
security operatives to suit any occasion and ensure that each client we work
with has a bespoke tailor made service to meet their close protection
requirements.
For
more information about our comprehensive service or to receive a quote please
call 08432 891790 or email info@othaliassecurity.com