Bodyguard Training

The definition of both is really the same except the word bodyguard dates back to the times of the Romans and Praetorian guards and the swordsman of feudal Japan. Where as Close Protection is a new meaning to the profession. From the SIA national occupational standards;

“A Close Protection Operative (Armed or Un-Armed) will provide a safe working environment to a principal (or Asset) whilst continually minimising and managing the risks”.

CTR Services limited can only describe both titles in the following ways:

Bodyguard

The Word Bodyguard has a global meaning which dates back to the very early years. The meaning now is somewhat media lead through movies, games and other media formats. However CTR Services sees this form of protection as the image field in that the training is exactly the same for SIA Licensing but the working environment is visible such as celebrity, Star, Dignitary and Foreign Royalty. So attributes towards the bodyguard will have to fit into the remaining synonymous with the position of the principal due to being in the public eye. Also when working with celebrities, the threat to the principal is not extreme, so that you will work one on one or at best in small teams.

Close protection

Now the term Close Protection Operative relates to a more intelligent subtle approach. You will be required to physically electronically and policy protect an asset whether person, building, information or reputation, from injury, damage or loss. This form of protection can be Overt such as a Bodyguard who will show as a deterrent or Covert in that you will blend in and adapt to your environment. The role of the close protection operative is to be the authority within the physical security sector and not just a physical deterrent.

CTR Services embraces this attitude towards our sector and thus has developed the Foundation Degree to exasperate the need for this new profession. From our experience of developing within the corporate arena we have found that our training has been well respected by our clients, and as such has enabled us to have a 6 year and more contracts. To this end CTR has now developed the first Telecommunications Protection Operatives Course that is a prerequisite for anyone embarking on a career with our company.

The Close Protection Courses CTR Offers:

Due to the fact that there are many levels of service you can be engaged upon. CTR Services has developed tailor made training programs to suit the nature of working environment you wish to become part of. Click on a particular course to learn more:.

*The TCPO course is only available to operatives currently employed by CTR Services and requires the standard SIA Licence

Benefits of CTR Close Protection Training:

Experienced Professional Working Instructors (UKSF, RMPCP, Police & Intel).
Training programs above the national SIA standards.
Qualifications respected and recognised globally.
We can provide a career path within the industry for students that make the grade.
We are an operational company foremost and as such recruit from within.