What makes a good close protection security guard?
Close Protection Security
What is Close Protection Security and do people need it?
When a VIP person, a celebrity or a person of that calibre is travelling or attending an event, they are sometimes at risk. In order to reduce this risk, security providers such as All Time Security, provide a professional Close Protection Security Service.
This means that they always have a qualified and skilled security professional by their side. This gives them peace of mind that they’ll be kept safe and secure while they are at the event.
Drivers
Close Protection security guards can also be instructed to provide the transport for the VIP. This means that they will pick up the VIP and take them to their destination, always remain with them and then take them back to their place of pick up. This will give them the assurance that they will be kept safe throughout the journey and at the event.
Close protection security guards are also skilled in collaborating with security personnel such as door supervisors and security guards. They are effective in communication and risk assessments.
This gives them the ability to utilise other security measures to help increase the security and safety of the VIP.
A good Close protection security guard will also be effective in communicating with emergency services in case of an emergency. This includes Police, Ambulance, and Fire Services.
Close Protection guards are also first aid and fire safety trained. If there were to be an accident or injury, they would be able to assist until the emergency services arrived. This could be a lifesaving feature.
Always professional
The great thing about Professional Security Service providers such as All Time Security is that they are an SIA accredited and approved contractors. This simply means that they are approved by the SIA and meet the industry standards in providing such services.
Close Protect Security personnel along with security guards, door supervisors, CCTV operators are skilled in always remaining polite, punctual and professional.
Security persons are always dressed to suit the occasion, venue or specific dress code guidelines. They will look the part and act the part.
