Close Protection is a demanding profession, requiring operators to hold high standards across long days, unfamiliar environments and unpredictable situations with discipline, judgement and professionalism. Often, standards shaped by military service experience. Service leavers starting in the Close Protection industry often have a foundation that transfers directly – structure, procedure, protocols – drilled to perfection.
Beyond the hard skills, there’s a set of transferable qualities that work exceptionally well in both settings – situational awareness, composure under pressure, teamwork, trusting the person next to you and being trusted in return. That foundation is why we have recruited from the military and law enforcement communities for over 20 years, and why we’re a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. Service leavers are a valuable talent pool and a core part of who we are as a company.
Close Protection is a profession in its own right, and every operator, regardless of background, develops through training and time on task. But for those coming out of a military career and looking for the next chapter, the industry offers a genuine second profession, and the foundations you’ve already built translate directly into the work.
If you’re a service leaver considering a career in Close Protection, get in touch: https://minimalrisk.co.uk/former-military-candidates/