Close Protection Officer

Job Description

Title: Close Protection Officer

Company Name: Shah Fatehullah Group (SFG)

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Published: 6 Feb 2025

Additional Requirements:
∎ Military Experience: Only candidates with a proven army background will be considered. Special Forces, Commando, SSF, or PGR experience is an advantage.
∎ Height & Age Criteria: Minimum 5’10” (178 cm) in height and maximum age of 40 years.
∎ Physical Fitness: Candidates must be physically fit, active, and capable of handling high-pressure security situations.
∎ Professionalism: Strong discipline, situational awareness, and the ability to operate discreetly and effectively.
∎ Security Expertise: Proficiency in threat assessment, conflict resolution, surveillance, and protective tactics.
∎ Firearms & Combat Skills: Experience in handling firearms, hand-to-hand combat, and emergency response protocols.
∎ Adaptability & Discretion: Ability to work in varied environments while maintaining strict confidentiality.
∎ The standard working hours are 12-hour shifts; however, due to the nature of close protection, flexibility is essential.
∎ The role requires availability on-call and the ability to work outside regular hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, based on security needs.
∎ There may be occasions where extended hours are necessary without prior notice, including last-minute travel, standby duties, and high-risk situations.
∎ Candidates must be adaptable to changing schedules, high-pressure environments, and varying operational demands.
∎ The role requires a commitment to 24/7 security readiness, ensuring the principal’s safety at all times.
∎ Key Requirements:
∎ Military Experience: Only candidates with a proven army background will be considered. Special Forces, Commando, SSF, or PGR experience is an advantage.
∎ Height & Age Criteria: Minimum 5’10” (178 cm) in height and maximum age of 40 years.
∎ Physical Fitness: Candidates must be physically fit, active, and capable of handling high-pressure security situations.
∎ Professionalism: Strong discipline, situational awareness, and the ability to operate discreetly and effectively.
∎ Security Expertise: Proficiency in threat assessment, conflict resolution, surveillance, and protective tactics.
∎ Firearms & Combat Skills: Experience in handling firearms, hand-to-hand combat, and emergency response protocols.
∎ Adaptability & Discretion: Ability to work in varied environments while maintaining strict confidentiality.
∎ Working Hours & Flexibility:
∎ The standard working hours are 12-hour shifts; however, due to the nature of close protection, flexibility is essential.
∎ The role requires availability on-call and the ability to work outside regular hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, based on security needs.
∎ There may be occasions where extended hours are necessary without prior notice, including last-minute travel, standby duties, and high-risk situations.
∎ Candidates must be adaptable to changing schedules, high-pressure environments, and varying operational demands.
∎ The role requires a commitment to 24/7 security readiness, ensuring the principal’s safety at all times.

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Ensure the principal’s safety at all times through proactive threat assessment and risk management.
∎ Provide secure transportation, including high-risk driving and evasive maneuvering when necessary.
∎ Escort and protect the principal in various environments, ensuring secure movement at all times.
∎ Monitor surroundings for potential threats and act swiftly to mitigate risks.
∎ React efficiently in emergency situations, including implementing evacuation procedures and neutralizing threats.
∎ Liaise with external security teams, law enforcement, and local authorities when necessary.
∎ Maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of the role.
∎ We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Close Protection Officers to join our security team. This role requires individuals with a strong military background, and candidates with commando training, Special Security Force (SSF), or Presidential Guard Regiment (PGR) experience are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure the principal’s safety at all times through proactive threat assessment and risk management.
∎ Provide secure transportation, including high-risk driving and evasive maneuvering when necessary.
∎ Escort and protect the principal in various environments, ensuring secure movement at all times.
∎ Monitor surroundings for potential threats and act swiftly to mitigate risks.
∎ React efficiently in emergency situations, including implementing evacuation procedures and neutralizing threats.
∎ Liaise with external security teams, law enforcement, and local authorities when necessary.
∎ Maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of the role.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: Competitive, based on experience
∎ Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

To Apply:

Send your CV, military service details, and a recent full-body photo to [email protected] or post to the

above mailing address

Molly Capita Center, Level 5, 76 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212; Email: careers@jalalahmed.com