Bodyguard (Close Protection Officer)

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Bodyguard to ensure client safety in various environments. The ideal candidate will have prior military or law enforcement experience, exceptional physical fitness, and the discretion to operate within both high-profile and low-profile settings. Key responsibilities include providing close protection, assessing threats, and coordinating with local authorities to ensure safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bodyguard or in law enforcement/military.
• Valid driver's license; firearms license and first aid/CPR certification are a plus.
• Clean background check and references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide close personal protection to the client during appearances.
• Assess threats and develop strategies to minimize risk.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and maintain detailed activity reports.

Skills

Vigilance

Quick thinking

Situational awareness

Physical fitness

Decision-making

Education

Certification in close protection or executive security training

Tools

Surveillance systems

Protective gear

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled, physically fit, and discreet Bodyguard to ensure the personal safety and security of our client(s) in various environments. This role requires vigilance, quick thinking, and the ability to assess and respond to threats in real time. The ideal candidate will have prior military, law enforcement, or executive protection experience and the professionalism to operate in both high-profile and low-profile settings.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide close personal protection to the client at all times during public and private appearances.

• Assess threats and develop proactive strategies to minimize risk.

• Plan and secure routes for travel, including ground and air transportation.

• Perform advance security checks at venues, hotels, and locations prior to client arrival.

• Monitor surroundings and maintain situational awareness for potential security threats.

• Coordinate with local law enforcement and venue security as needed.

• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

• Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies, including potential physical threats, medical incidents, or evacuations.

• Operate security equipment, such as surveillance systems, radios, and protective gear.

• Keep detailed incident and activity reports for security records.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a bodyguard, executive protection agent, or in law enforcement/military.

• Certification in close protection or executive security training is preferred.

• Excellent physical fitness, reflexes, and endurance.

• Strong situational awareness and decision-making under pressure.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

• Discreet, professional, and respectful of client privacy.

• Skilled in defensive tactics, conflict de-escalation, and threat neutralization.

• Valid drivers license; firearms license and first aid/CPR certification are a plus.

• Clean background check and references required.