Security Manager

Role Overview (Role based in Dubai, UAE):

The Close Protection / Security Manager will be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of an HNWI and their family, including children, both at their residence and during travel. This role requires discretion, professionalism, and extensive experience in family-oriented protective services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Protection: Provide 24/7 security for the principal and their family, ensuring personal safety at home, during travel, and in public settings.
• Family Security: Implement child-friendly security measures, ensuring age-appropriate protection while minimizing disruption to daily routines.
• Risk Assessment & Management: Continuously analyze security risks and develop preventative strategies to mitigate threats.
• Residential Security: Oversee the security infrastructure of the family's residence, including access control, surveillance, and emergency response protocols.
• Travel & Event Security: Coordinate secure transportation and advance planning for domestic and international travel, ensuring safety at events and high-profile engagements.
• Team Supervision: Manage and train any additional security personnel, ensuring adherence to best practices in protective security.
• Crisis Management: Develop and execute emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures for various scenarios.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the principal's personal and professional affairs.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of security experience, ideally in private protection for HNWIs/families.
• Extensive background in child safety protocols and family-oriented security planning.
• Military, police, or specialized private security training preferred.
• Proven expertise in threat analysis, risk mitigation, and defensive tactics.
• Proficiency in security technologies, including surveillance systems, communication tools, and access control mechanisms.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to make quick, decisive actions in high-pressure situations.
• Discreet and trustworthy with impeccable integrity.
• Ability to travel frequently and work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
• First-aid and emergency response training is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or other languages an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious family in an elite, rewarding environment.