Close Protection Courses

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:24:19 +0000

In order to get a job as a close protection officer you need to have a front line SIA Close Protection Licence. Before you can apply for one you have to obtain a level 3 close protection certificate awarded by one of the 4 bodies endorsed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Close protection courses by different approved providers can prepare you to get the required training for the licence.

This site offers you advice and help in finding the right close protection course for you in the UK as well as overseas.

Close Protection Course Contents

Close protection courses may vary course-by course, however they usually include the below skills. It is expected from the student to take lessons from a various basic subjects, so the content of the course has to cover for example legal knowhow, operational training and people management skills. The development of these knowledge and skills is essential to become an all rounded close protection officer.

What skills can you master with most courses?

Threat and Risk Assessment
Surveillance Awareness
Operational Planning
Law and Legislation
Interpersonal Skills
Close Protection Teamwork
Reconnaissance
Close Protection Foot Techniques
Route Selection
Use of Close Protection Vehicle Techniques
Search Procedures
Incidents and Dilemmas
Venue-Based Security
Communication and Conflict Management Skills

Below you will find even more information about how to chose from close protection courses and what criteria needs to be met for a good course.

Close Protection Training

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:22:53 +0000

In the field of close protection training is regulated, provided and qualifications are awarded by different organisations. So how does it work and who does what?

The SIA (Security Industry Authority) sets and specifies qualifications and defines skills that are required for a licence. It does not provide any close protection training, nor deals with awarding qualifications. The SIA endorses regulatory authorities and licence awarding organisations as well as holds responsibility for the overall quality assurance of the licensing process.

The qualification regulation authorities set the standards and accredit qualifications.

The awarding organisations develop qualifications and also operate the examination system. These organisations also approve the training and assessment centres, who deliver close protection training courses and other security training courses.

Close Protection Jobs

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:00:22 +0000

On this page you will find more information about close protection jobs.

Find Close Protection Jobs

Here you can find some useful links to various recruitment websites that specialize in the recruitment of operators within close protection jobs:

http://www.securityclearedjobs.com/

https://jobs.un.org/Galaxy/Release3/vacancy/vacancy.aspx?lang=1200

http://jobs.undp.org/

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/doc212?OpenForm

http://www.policingsolutions.co.uk

http://www.g4spsd.com/home/home.asp

http://www.police-jobs.co.uk/content_static/home.asp