Madrid Close Protection Officer | Local Insight & Mobility

PREVAIL; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

On-site gym

Private chef meals

Deployment support

Job summary

Prevail Partners in Madrid is seeking an experienced Close Protection Officer to join a protective security team supporting an UHNW family.

You will travel throughout Madrid and Spain, maintain high situational awareness, provide discreet protection, and coordinate with household staff and security teams. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, strong risk assessment, and the ability to work independently or with the team, including occasional international deployments.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' Close Protection experience.
• Minimum two years' experience supporting UHNW individuals or families.
• Current close protection qualification recognised within Spain and/or internationally.
• Strong understanding of threat assessment, protective security, and emergency response procedures.
• Exceptional knowledge of Madrid and the wider Spanish operating environment.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively in professional settings.
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Flexibility to work shifts, travel, and stay away from home when required.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable references and a strong professional reputation.

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 appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support secure transportation and movement planning.
• Utilise local knowledge to advise on routes, venues, logistics, and environmental considerations.
• Maintain a vigilant, professional, and unobtrusive presence.
• Coordinate effectively with family members, household staff, service providers, and wider security teams.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and changing threat environments.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and documentation.
• Provide practical personal security guidance to principals where required.
• Uphold strict confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Close protection

Madrid knowledge

Bilingual EN/ES

Security operations

Team collaboration

Education

Close Protection qualification recognised in Spain/intl

Job description

Prevail Partners in Madrid is seeking an experienced Close Protection Officer to join a protective security team supporting an UHNW family.

You will travel throughout Madrid and Spain, maintain high situational awareness, provide discreet protection, and coordinate with household staff and security teams. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, strong risk assessment, and the ability to work independently or with the team, including occasional international deployments.