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🔐 SIA Close Protection Training Course

Train to Become a Licensed Close Protection Officer (Bodyguard)

💼 Ready for a High-Stakes, High-Reward Career?

The SIA Close Protection Training Course is your gateway to an elite role in the private security industry. Whether you’re a newcomer, seasoned security pro, ex-military or police, this course prepares you to operate at the highest level as a Close Protection Officer (CPO) — often referred to as a Bodyguard.

🗓 Course Overview

Duration: 19 days intensive in-person training

Included: Over £500 of free online courses

Certification: Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection

Required First Aid: First Aid at Work qualification (can be booked through Roman)

Assessment: Written exams + practical assessments

Licence: Qualifies you to apply for the SIA Close Protection Licence

🛡 Where Can You Work with a CPO Licence?

After qualifying, your skills will be in global demand across private, corporate and VIP sectors:

🕴 Celebrity or VIP Bodyguard

💼 Executive Protection Specialist

🛫 International Private Assignments

🏡 Residential Security Officer

🎤 Event & Venue Security

💎 High-Value Asset Escort

🕵️‍♂️ Diplomatic Protection Officer

🚨 Personal Security Detail

Close Protection Officers often travel internationally — it’s a dynamic career where no two days are the same

💷 Salary Potential

Daily Rate: £200 – £400+
Full-Time: £50,000+ per year is common with experience and private contracts

💡 This is a career path for serious professionals committed to high performance and high standards.

🎓 Free Online Training Included (Worth £500+)

When you book with Roman, you gain exclusive access to additional SIA-relevant training:

📻 Radio Procedures

🎪 Event Security

⚠️ Threat Awareness

💣 Device Awareness

🤝 Advanced Customer Service in Security

🚗 How to Search People, Property and Cars

📚 What Will You Learn?

Your training will be practical, immersive and intensive, covering:

Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry

Legal framework & legislation

Emergency procedures

Customer care & communication

Counter-terrorism awareness

Unit 2: Working as a Close Protection Operative

Threat and risk assessments

Operational planning & team roles

Reconnaissance (practical and theory)

Venue and route security

Foot formations and team movement

Vehicle tactics (Embus/Debus)

Etiquette and protocol

Surveillance scenarios (e.g. live Central London exercises)

Search procedures: people, vehicles, and buildings

Unit 3: Conflict Management

Risk reduction strategies

De-escalation techniques

Post-incident reporting

📝 SIA Licence Application Process

✅ Be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK

✅ Complete a First Aid at Work qualification

Pass the 19-day Close Protection Training course

✅ Apply via the SIA website and pay £184

✅ Pass ID checks & criminal record review

✅ Receive your Close Protection Licence by post in ~25 days

❗ Already have a criminal record? Use the SIA criminal record tool to check your eligibility.

🚀 Why Choose Roman?

Vetted, experienced training providers

Step-by-step licence application support

Access to RomanJobs.co.uk for top security roles

100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back

The lowest prices with maximum value

💪 Is This Course Right for You?

This is not your typical classroom course — it’s fast-paced, physically and mentally demanding, and built to replicate real-world Close Protection scenarios.

Perfect for:

🔰 Beginners seeking a dynamic career

👮‍♂️ Ex-police, armed forces or security guards looking to upskill

🎯 Ambitious professionals who want high-paying private sector roles

📅 Ready to Get Started?

Take control of your future. Become a licensed Close Protection Officer and join the UK’s elite security workforce.

📲 Questions? WhatsApp us now or select a course and book online now! Spots fill fast due to high demand.

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