# Close Protection Officer - UHNWI | Dubai, UAE

**Company:** [White Spot Facilities Management Services LLC](null/companies/6XBcCt3gdRo4q2pionPdTH.md)
**Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

Close Protection Officer – UHNWI | Dubai, UAE

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled **Close Protection Officer** to provide discreet and professional security support to a prominent UHNWI and their family in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have a **strong military/security background**, excellent physical fitness, and proven experience working within UHNW environments. The role also requires the ability to coordinate security and fleet operations locally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

-   Provide discreet and vigilant close protection to the principal and family.
-   Coordinate security personnel and fleet operations in Dubai and during international travel.
-   Conduct advance work and detailed risk assessments before the principal's arrival at destinations.
-   Identify potential security risks and implement appropriate preventative measures.
-   Escort the principal and family during daily activities, travel, school runs, shopping and other engagements.
-   Travel internationally with the principal as required.
-   Assist with travel logistics, luggage and other reasonable support requirements.
-   Coordinate and supervise the existing security team.
-   Train and mentor security personnel to maintain high professional standards.
-   Support with occasional errands and administrative/logistical tasks as required.
-   Maintain a high level of physical fitness and professional presentation.

Requirements

-   **Military or equivalent high-level security/protection background.**
-   Proven experience in **close protection for UHNWIs, VIPs or prominent individuals**.
-   Experience coordinating **security teams and fleet operations**.
-   Experience conducting advance work and security risk assessments.
-   **EU, UK or US passport holder.**
-   **Age: 32–40 years.**
-   Excellent physical fitness and well-built physique.
-   Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-   Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
-   High level of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
-   Willingness and ability to travel internationally with the principal.

Desirable

-   Martial arts/self-defence training.
-   Defensive driving experience.
-   International security experience.
-   Previous experience working within a private household or UHNW environment.
-   Experience training or managing security personnel.

**Location:** Dubai, UAE  
**Role:** Full-time  
**Travel:** Local and international travel required  
**Passport:** EU / UK / US  
**Age:** 32–40