The Security and Protection Agency’s Close Protection Operatives (bodyguards) provide executive and VIP protection and are all SIA qualified with the following skills:
- First aid
- Threat and risk assessment
- Surveillance awareness
- Operational planning
- Law and legislation
- Interpersonal skills
- Close protection team work
- Reconnaissance
- Close protection foot techniques
- Route selection
- Use of close protection vehicle techniques
- Search awareness
- Incidents and dilemmas
- Venue based security
- Communication and conflict management skills
These are the minimum requirements. Many of our Close Protection Operatives have extensive experience with high profile politicians, celebrities, executives, national sporting teams and other persons that are considered at risk. We hand pick our personnel for their professionalism, dedication and politeness to provide the best value service and expectations to our clients.
We can also supply a Close Protection (bodyguard) Team at hotels and residencies.
Fully trained male and female Close Protection Operatives are available if security is required for children and family.
Many of our Close Protection Operatives also have specialist skills such as: Explosive Search and Recognition, Advanced Police Driving, Evasive Driving, Surveillance and First Aid including: Paediatric first aid, Airway Management/Oxygen Therapy, Automated External De fibrillation.
We can also supply a Security Drivers and chauffeurs to provide you with extra peace of mind during your travels.
A variety of vehicles are available to suit your individual requirements.
Who would require Close Protection ?
Usually a famous, wealthy, or politically important person and their family would require Close Protection to protect against assault, kidnapping, assassination, stalking, loss of confidential information, terrorist attack or other threats. Other public figures such as celebrities or CEOs of large corporations may also require this service.
Close Protection – 2012 Olympics
Close Protection in South Africa
