Executive protection advance work refers to the meticulous planning, surveillance, and preparation undertaken by executive protection teams before the arrival of their Principals at various locations. This essential phase is the foundation of successful protective operations, enabling the identification and mitigation of potential risks, establishing safe travel routes, and implementing appropriate security measures.
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What is Close Protection?
So, you are curious about getting into close protection, and you want to know whether it’s the right fit for you. If you’re new to the EP industry or are considering a career in the field, you probably have many questions. We’re here to provide answers to all of them.
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Over the course of interviewing dozens of security leaders on this podcast, one of my favorite questions is, “How do you hire the right people for your security team?”
Their answers always provide a great insight. That’s because after interviewing countless job candidates, they’ve learned the best approaches to help them figure out how a person really ticks. And more importantly, whether they will work well on their team.
In this LifeRaft Podcast episode, Jerry Heying breaks down the techniques he uses to identify top talent and hire the right people for his close protection details.
Expect to learn the key personality trait every protector needs to succeed in the private sector, the biggest red flags to look for when interviewing candidates, the job interview question every hiring manager should ask, how to sniff out misleading accomplishments on a resume, the type of great candidates’ security managers often overlook, and much more.
Reflection On Continued Risks Facing the Industry
There is something about beginnings – starting a relationship, a new job, an incoming opportunity, or a new detail. Whatever it is, that idea of a fresh start brings with it new energy, excitement, and opportunity to refine what we have learned, taking lessons from past actions, and thoughtfully evaluating them to create better future options.
The incoming year will carry over baggage from its predecessor, continuing to challenge us as practitioners to constantly adapt to situations, mitigating hazards of the profession with the continued creativity that is the cornerstone of any superior close protection professional. Some lagging challenges to consider:
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