Close Protection
Close Protection Operatives
Close Protection Operatives Discreet, Professional Personal Security You Can Trust
Our Close Protection Operatives deliver elite, intelligence-led personal security for high-net-worth individuals, executives, public figures, and families who require absolute discretion and reliability. Trained to the highest industry standards, our operatives combine advanced threat assessment, route planning, surveillance detection, and low-profile protective techniques to mitigate risk before it escalates.
We pride ourselves on a calm, professional presence that blends seamlessly into your lifestyle or business operations, ensuring safety without disruption. With meticulous planning, real-time situational awareness tied, and a client-first approach, our close protection service provides peace of mind in dynamic, high-risk, and international environments setting us apart as a trusted leader in professional close protection services.
Do you require professional security support?
Unaddressed security vulnerabilities can expose you to escalating risk and long-term consequences affecting your safety, reputation, and assets. If you believe there may be a threat or weakness in your protection, it should be assessed and managed by a professional close protection team. You’ll reduce risk, safeguard what matters most, and maintain complete peace of mind.
Close Protection Officers more commonly known as Bodyguards aren’t just for the rich and famous. There are numerous reasons why you might need to hire a CPO
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Your professional or social position could be putting you at risk. Our Close Protection Operatives can help protect:
- High-profile professionals
- Celebrities
- Activists
- Politicians
C&T Security's CPO teams / bodyguards will keep you safe during events and commutes. Talk to us about a tailored security solution for you.
What’s the Role of a Close Protection Officer/Bodyguard?
A Bodyguard / Close protection Officer is a personal security guard whose main objective is to protect a person or several people from potential danger.
Our bodyguards in Ireland are highly trained and can either work alone or as a team.
They have been trained to take immediate action to protect their clients in the event of an attack or harassment.
There are all types of dangers that people face every day from personal attacks, theft, harassment, kidnappings and assassination attempts, especially if you are a public figure, and we want to make sure you stay safe.
Clients often hire bodyguards to escort them during daily activities and to public events. Depending on the situation bodyguards may plan out travel routes, carry out security checks and pre-search rooms, buildings and vehicles. They are there to eliminate or control any potential risks.
Our bodyguards are trained to react quickly to emergency situations and make immediate decisions to keep you protected in all situations. They can keep an eye on their surroundings while staying close and providing protection.
We provide close protection services including:
HNWI/Celebrity Bodyguard Services
The media never stops, and social media has made public figures more exposed than ever.
Locations, routines, and personal details can be shared in seconds often without realising the risk.
What looks harmless to some can quickly create serious safety issues, from unwanted attention to targeted harassment.
A professional celebrity bodyguard / close protection operative helps reduce those risks.
Whether you’re attending an event, travelling, or going out socially, our team provides discreet protection, carries out OSINT and HUMINT operations, manages crowds and access, and keeps you moving safely so you can focus on your work and your life with confidence.
Executive Protection Services
Business owners, directors, and senior executives can face higher risk because of visibility, decision-making, and travel. Pressure around restructures, terminations, and disputes can also increase the chance of unwanted contact or workplace incidents.
At C&T Security Group, our Executive Protection / Close Protection service is focused on prevention first. We assess risk, plan movements, manage access and meetings, and respond quickly if a situation changes
so you can stay safe and keep operating without disruption.
Our executive protection services are commonly used for:
- Downsizing
- Layoffs
- Meetings
- Personal appearances
- Speaking engagements
- Terminations
- Threats
- Travel
- Union disputes
Close Protection for Journalists and Media Crews
Public-facing reporting can attract unwanted attention, especially at protests, outside courts, during breaking news, or when covering sensitive topics. Even routine jobs like filming in busy areas can lead to harassment, equipment theft, or being followed.
Close protection supports safe movement and safe working. We plan routes and timings, carry out location checks, manage crowds and access points, and stay alert for hostile surveillance, so you can focus on the job while we focus on your safety.
Close Protection for Residences
Home should feel safe, private, and well controlled. A Residential Security Team (RST) adds a discreet layer of protection that helps prevent issues before they start without disrupting your day-to-day life.
We begin with a clear risk assessment of your property, routines, and access points, then put a tailored plan in place. Our operatives manage visitors and deliveries, maintain a calm professional presence, and respond quickly if anything looks out of place.
The goal is simple: reduce risk, protect privacy, and keep everything running smoothly.
We also integrate electronic security where needed, including CCTV, alarms, access control, and monitoring and if requested Landscaping and controlling the physical environs and harnessing CPTED principals .
This creates a stronger, joined-up approach, people, procedures, environment and technology working together to protect your home effectively.
Close Protection for Domestic Abuse/Violence Cases
Leaving an abusive situation takes strength, and safety doesn’t always end the moment you walk away.
Sometimes you may need to return to a property to collect personal belongings, attend a meeting, or appear in court situations that can feel stressful and unpredictable.
A professional security escort can help you do this calmly and safely. We can accompany you while you collect essential items, manage the space, and reduce the chance of confrontation.
We can also provide discreet support for court dates, appointments, and mediations where you don’t feel comfortable attending alone.
Our role is to help you feel protected, supported, and in control throughout the process.
If you need emotional support or someone to talk to, you can contact Women’s Aid on their 24/7 National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900, or Men’s Aid on 01 554 3811.
You can also find local domestic abuse services through Safe Ireland.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999/112 for An Garda Síochána.
Close Protection for International travellers
International travel can be exciting, but it can also bring extra risk, unfamiliar locations, language barriers, busy airports, and predictable routines that make you easier to target.
For executives, public figures, and families, even simple movements like hotel check-ins, meetings, or nightlife can attract unwanted attention.
Close Protection support helps you travel safely and smoothly from door to door.
We provide secure airport transfers, route planning, local risk awareness, and discreet protection throughout your trip so you can focus on work or relax without stress.
Whether it’s a short business visit or a multi-country schedule, our aim is to reduce risk, prevent problems before they happen, and give you peace of mind while you’re in Ireland.
Who Needs a Personal Bodyguard?
It is a misconception that bodyguards for hire are only for celebrities. Many people that can benefit from having a personal bodyguard. how do you know if you need close personal protection? If you are in fear that someone is going to harm you or your family, call us to discuss your security options.
Below are some of the most common clients who hire personal protection / close protection services:
- Celebrities and public figures
- Divorce and separation clients
- High-net-worth individuals and families
- Diplomats and visiting VIPs
- CEOs and business executives
- Witnesses involved in sensitive cases
- Victims of domestic abuse requiring security escorts
- Individuals responsible for handling or transporting cash/valuables
Benefits of Our Bodyguard Services
Bodyguards are needed for many different circumstances and are essential in numerous career fields. For some people, going out in public is very risky and can put them in harm’s way.
Close protection reduces that risk with planning, awareness, and a calm professional presence. Whether it’s travel, events, business meetings, or day-to-day movements, we keep you moving safely and confidently.
Benefits of our services can include:
- Provide an environment of safety and security
- Deter crime
- Keep you and your premises under surveillance
- Monitor for hostile surveillance
- Control crowds and movements through crowds
- Quickly deal with security issues
- Maintain order
- Provide situation assessment and advice
- Provide personal protection
Secure personal protection and move with confidence
We work with industry experts to ensure that all areas are covered and we deliver the best service possible.
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What you can expect of us
Professional assessment
Our Close Protection services provide discreet, professional security tailored to your risk profile.
Through expert planning and experienced operatives, we ensure your safety while allowing you to move and operate with confidence.
Total Potection
C&T Security Group delivers a comprehensive close protection solution for clients requiring the highest level of personal security. This plan combines in-depth risk assessment, advance planning, and continuous protective coverage by experienced operatives. Designed for complex environments and elevated threat levels, Total Protection ensures seamless security management, discretion, and complete peace of mind.
Service Delivery
This phase focuses on the disciplined execution of close protection operations following comprehensive planning and risk assessment.
Our operatives apply established procedures with precision, maintaining situational awareness, movement control, and adaptive response throughout the assignment.
The result is seamless protection delivered with discretion, consistency, and operational confidence.
