Lares Risk Management is seeking experienced Executive Protection Officers to support our Embedded Services Program (ESP), delivering discreet and professional protective services for VVIPs and UHNW individuals across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
This full-time embedded role requires individuals with a strong operational mindset, cultural awareness, and the ability to manage close protection tasks independently or as part of a team in high-pressure environments. Selected personnel will operate across multiple countries, representing the highest standards of personal security, discretion, and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Close Protection & Advance Operations
- Provide protective coverage for clients during travel, public engagements, and private movements
- Conduct detailed advance work, threat assessments, and venue inspections
- Establish secure routes, emergency procedures, and contingency planning
- Liaise with local authorities, venues, and support teams to ensure seamless protection operations
Client Service & Discretion
- Maintain a low profile and provide unobtrusive but effective security presence
- Exhibit high levels of discretion, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity at all times
- Adapt protection approach to individual client preferences and lifestyle
- Anticipate client needs and ensure comfort, safety, and efficiency throughout travel
Operational Coordination
- Collaborate with logistics, transportation, and residential security teams
- Maintain situational awareness and real-time threat monitoring across regions of operation
- Support secure travel planning, including visa and customs coordination, local liaison, and secure accommodations
- Prepare post-operation reports and contribute to operational debriefs as required
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of close protection or executive security experience
- Previous experience supporting VVIPs, UHNW individuals, or corporate executives
- Fluent in English; additional regional languages are an advantage
- Valid driver’s license; confident in defensive and secure driving practices
- Fit, alert, and capable of extended deployments or irregular hours
- Passport with regional travel capability
Preferred Qualifications
- Former military, police, or government protective service background
- Certification in Executive Protection, HEAT, Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR
- Familiarity with GPS tracking, radio comms, mobile surveillance countermeasures
- Prior experience in multicultural environments and high-stakes assignments
Work Environment & Expectations
- Based in APAC (Singapore, Bangkok, or Vietnam)
- Frequent travel across the region required, often with short notice
- Availability during weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours expected
- High standards of grooming, behavior, and professional conduct essential
Key Outcomes
- Trusted protection for high-profile clients with zero disruptions
- Enhanced client experience through proactive and discreet service delivery
- Reinforcement of Lares Risk Management’s reputation for excellence in personal security
Note: This role involves pre-employment screening, including criminal background checks, reference verification, and periodic social media reviews.