Bodyguard (Close Protection Officer)

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

Job summary

A security firm in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Bodyguard to ensure client safety in various environments. The ideal candidate will have military or law enforcement experience, physical fitness, and the ability to respond to threats effectively. Responsibilities include personal protection, threat assessment, and incident reporting. Flexibility in work hours is required, and certification in close protection is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bodyguard, executive protection agent, or in law enforcement/military.
• Excellent physical fitness, reflexes, and endurance.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide close personal protection to the client at all times.
• Assess threats and develop proactive strategies.
• Plan and secure routes for travel.

Skills

Physical fitness

Situational awareness

Defensive tactics

Conflict de-escalation

Education

Certification in close protection or executive security training

Tools

Surveillance systems

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.

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.