VIP Close Protection Cfficer/Travelling Security

AHS; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AHS is seeking a highly professional Close Protection Officer / Travelling Security to safeguard a high-profile principal during daily activities and international travel. The role requires discreet, proactive security management and the ability to operate across private, high-net-worth environments.

You'll perform advance risk assessments, plan secure movements, and coordinate with local teams, venues, drivers, and authorities while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in close protection or executive security.
• Training and certifications in close protection or security required.
• First aid and emergency medical response training preferred.
• Valid driving licence and strong driving skills advantage.
• Experience guarding high-net-worth individuals is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection during daily activities and international travel.
• Conduct advance security assessments of venues and routes.
• Plan secure movements and travel logistics.
• Identify threats and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness and respond to incidents.
• Coordinate with local security teams, drivers, and authorities.
• Protect principal’s privacy and keep information confidential.
• Prepare security briefings and risk assessments.

Skills

Close protection experience

Travel security

Situational awareness

Discretion

Education

Close Protection Training / Certification

Job description

AHS, is seeking a highly professional, discreet, and experienced Close Protection Officer / Travelling Security to provide personal security and protection for a high-profile principal during daily activities, private engagements, and international travel.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment, conducting proactive risk assessments, coordinating travel security arrangements, and ensuring the principal’s safety, privacy, and comfort at all times. This role requires exceptional situational awareness, sound judgement, flexibility, and the ability to operate discreetly within a private, high-net-worth environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide close protection and personal security for the principal during daily activities, private engagements, and international travel.
• Conduct advance security assessments of destinations, venues, residences, hotels, and travel routes.
• Plan and coordinate secure movements, transportation, and travel logistics.
• Identify potential security threats and implement appropriate preventive measures.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness and respond effectively to security incidents or emergencies.
• Coordinate with local security teams, venue personnel, drivers, and relevant authorities when required.
• Protect the principal’s privacy and maintain strict confidentiality regarding personal, professional, and travel-related information.
• Monitor changing security conditions and adapt protection arrangements accordingly.
• Maintain professional conduct, readiness, and flexibility in line with the principal’s schedule and operational requirements.
• Prepare security briefings, incident reports, and relevant risk assessments as required.
• Proven experience in close protection, executive protection, travelling security, or a comparable personal security role.
• Experience protecting high-net-worth individuals, senior executives, VIPs, or private principals is highly desirable.
• Relevant close protection or security training and certifications.
• Strong knowledge of threat assessment, advance planning, secure movement, and emergency response procedures.
• Experience accompanying principals on international travel and operating in different security environments.
• Excellent situational awareness, discretion, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Physically fit, professionally presented, and capable of maintaining a high level of readiness.
• Flexible and available to accommodate international travel and changing operational schedules.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, emotional control, and professionalism.
• Valid driving licence and strong driving skills are an advantage.
• First aid and emergency medical response training are preferred.
• This position requires the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality when handling all matters relating to the principal, their family, residences, movements, and private affairs.

Personal Attributes

• Discreet, trustworthy, and security-conscious.
• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Proactive, observant, and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable to demanding schedules and international environments.
• Able to work independently while coordinating effectively with the principal’s wider support team.

Why Join AHS?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that embraces innovation and creativity in the luxury real estate market.
• Career Advancement: Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development, with a clear path for career progression.
• Exclusive Properties: Work with a portfolio of some of the most prestigious and exclusive properties in the market.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration and mutual support are highly valued.
• Client-Centric Approach: Be part of a company that prioritizes exceptional customer service and client satisfaction.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Global Network: Leverage a robust network of industry contacts and high-net-worth clients.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize the latest sales management software and CRM systems to enhance your efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recognition and Rewards: Benefit from a culture that recognizes and rewards outstanding performance and achievements.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and employee well-being.

Please Note:Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.