Close Protection Officer
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | NR1 1EF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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