Madrid-Based Close Protection Specialist for UHNW Family

Prevail Partners Limited; Madrid; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

On-site gym

Private chef meals

Deployment support

Job summary

Prevail Partners Limited is recruiting a Close Protection Officer to join a collaborative security team supporting an UHNW family in Madrid, Spain. The role requires strong XP in close protection, with excellent knowledge of Madrid and the Spanish operating environment.

You will provide protective security services, plan secure movement, and adapt to evolving threat contexts while coordinating with household staff and security teams. Based in Madrid with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of Close Protection experience.
• Minimum two years supporting UHNW principals or families.
• Current close protection qualification recognised in Spain and/or internationally.
• Strong threat assessment, protective security, and emergency response knowledge.
• Exceptional knowledge of Madrid and the wider Spanish operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection to principals during daily activities, travel, events, and residential movements.
• Conduct dynamic and formal risk assessments.
• Monitor environments for potential threats and implement mitigation measures.
• Support secure transportation and movement planning.
• Utilise local knowledge to advise on routes, venues, logistics, and environmental considerations.
• Maintain a vigilant, professional, unobtrusive presence.
• Coordinate with family, household staff, service providers, and security teams.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents and changing threat environments.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
• Provide practical personal security guidance to principals.

Skills

Close protection experience

UHNW experience

CP qualification

Threat assessment

Spanish/Madrid knowledge

English/Spanish fluency

Calm under pressure

Independent & team work

Travel flexibility

Education

Close protection qualification

Job description

Prevail Partners Limited is recruiting a Close Protection Officer to join a collaborative security team supporting an UHNW family in Madrid, Spain. The role requires strong XP in close protection, with excellent knowledge of Madrid and the Spanish operating environment.

You will provide protective security services, plan secure movement, and adapt to evolving threat contexts while coordinating with household staff and security teams. Based in Madrid with travel as required.