British, passport holders only
SIA licence – Close Protection (frontline) – passed the standard SIA 4 week training course and hold a current licence or any equivalent agreed with the Authority.
Current and valid UK Driver’s license or other as accepted by the Authority in cluding C1 Licence or equivalent
First Person on Scene (FPOSi) Intermediate (Level 3 minimum) or First Response Emergency Care (FREC) (Level 3 minimum) as a minimum or equivalent authorised by the Authority.
Demonstrable experience in close escorting and body-guarding with an accredited close protection training organisation and undergone at least two weeks dedicated training by their current employer.
At least 7 years of recent accumulated experience (including operational experience) in a sovereign military unit or para-military police force.
Recent military or security experience in Afghanistan or Iraq
Active experience in the use of firearms, specifically pistol, sub-machine gun, carbine and light machine gun. Compliant with the Authority’s specified firearms training and fitness standards.
Capable and safe driver of heavy armoured four-wheel drive vehicles.
Qualified Civilian Armoured vehicle driver or equivalent.
Trained in weapon retention.
Trained in non-lethal options / open handed protection techniques.
Fluent written and spoken English
Competent in Navigation/GPS/Tracking system
