Role Overview

Septimius Security Services LLC is seeking a highly professional, discreet, and reliable Security Driver & Executive Protection Officer for a dedicated Executive Protection assignment based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing secure transportation and close protection support to the client during daily activities, scheduled movements, business engagements, and occasional international travel.

This position requires exceptional professionalism, sound judgement, flexibility, confidentiality, and the ability to adapt to the client’s schedule while maintaining a high level of operational readiness.

Specific details concerning the client, assignment, movements, and operational requirements will be disclosed only to shortlisted candidates during the interview and onboarding process.

Location

The position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The successful candidate may also occasionally be required to accompany the client on authorised international assignments, particularly within Europe.

Employment Contract

• One-year UAE employment contract.
• Renewable upon mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.
• One-month probation period.
• Expected commencement 1st of August.
• Monthly salary of AED 19,000.

Working Schedule

• Five working days per week will be the standard schedule.
• A sixth working day may occasionally be required, depending on the client’s schedule and operational needs.
• Typical working hours are from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
• Working hours may occasionally be shorter depending on the client’s programme.
• On rare occasions, extended working hours may be required for operational reasons.
• Flexibility and availability are essential due to the nature of the assignment.

Vehicle

A dedicated vehicle will be provided by the client for all authorised work-related duties.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain the vehicle’s professional presentation, operational readiness, cleanliness, and security while promptly reporting any maintenance or safety concerns.

Key Responsibilities

Secure Driving and Transportation

• Provide safe, discreet, and professional transportation for the client.
• Plan and assess primary and alternative routes before scheduled movements.
• Monitor traffic, road conditions, security concerns, and potential delays.
• Conduct routine vehicle safety and readiness checks.
• Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean, secure, and operational condition.
• Ensure punctual arrival for all scheduled movements and appointments.
• Apply defensive and security-driving principles at all times.
• Maintain awareness of emergency routes, hospitals, police stations, and other relevant locations.

Executive Protection

• Provide discreet Executive Protection support during the client’s daily activities and movements.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness and identify potential threats or suspicious behaviour.
• Conduct advance checks and basic risk assessments when required.
• Support secure arrival, departure, and access arrangements.
• Maintain an appropriate protective position without unnecessarily interfering with the client’s activities.
• Respond calmly and professionally to emergencies, security concerns, or unexpected changes.
• Coordinate with authorised company representatives and relevant security personnel when required.

Planning and Operational Readiness

• Review the client’s schedule and prepare appropriately for planned movements.
• Remain flexible and ready to respond to short-notice changes.
• Maintain reliable communication with authorised company and client representatives.
• Report security concerns, incidents, vehicle issues, or operational changes without delay.
• Maintain all required licences, documents, equipment, and personal readiness.
• Follow assignment-specific instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies.

Professional Conduct and Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the client’s identity, movements, schedule, residence, business activities, and personal information.
• Demonstrate exceptional discretion and professional conduct at all times.
• Maintain a smart, presentable, and client-appropriate appearance.
• Respect professional boundaries and the client’s privacy.
• Refrain from sharing assignment-related information through social media or unauthorised channels.
• Represent Septimius Security Services LLC professionally throughout the assignment.

International Travel

The client travels frequently, particularly within Europe. The successful candidate may occasionally be required to accompany the client on international assignments.

For all authorised work-related travel, the necessary arrangements and associated expenses will be fully covered, including:

• Flight tickets.
• Accommodation.
• Ground transportation.

Candidates must therefore be legally and practically able to undertake international travel when required.

Employment Benefits

Septimius Security Services LLC will provide:

• UAE employment visa.
• Medical insurance.
• Employment and onboarding documentation.
• All approved deployment and onboarding-related administrative costs.
• Thirty calendar days of paid annual leave per year.

Annual leave remains subject to operational requirements and prior approval.

Mandatory Requirements

Candidates must possess:

• Proven professional experience in Executive Protection, close protection, security driving, or a closely related security role.
• Demonstrable experience transporting executives, VIPs, high-net-worth individuals, or other high-profile clients.
• A valid driving licence acceptable for use in the UAE.
• A safe and verifiable driving record.
• Strong defensive-driving capabilities and excellent road awareness.
• A recognised Executive Protection or Close Protection qualification.
• Excellent situational awareness and personal security skills.
• A professional command of spoken English.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• A valid passport and the ability to undertake international travel.
• The physical fitness and personal presentation required for a client-facing protection role.
• Flexibility to work according to the client’s schedule and operational requirements.
• The ability to pass all company and client vetting procedures.

Preferred Experience

The following experience or qualifications will be considered an advantage:

• Previous experience working in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai’s road network, airports, hotels, business districts, and key locations.
• Advanced or defensive-driving certification.
• Previous military, police, government, diplomatic security, or specialist private-security experience.
• Experience accompanying clients on international travel.
• Current first-aid, trauma-care, or emergency-response certification.
• Additional language skills.
• Familiarity with European travel and operating environments.
• Experience working directly with senior executives, VIPs, or high-net-worth individuals.

Professional Competencies

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Exceptional discretion and confidentiality.
• Calm and sound decision-making under pressure.
• Punctuality, reliability, and strong personal discipline.
• Excellent route-planning and time-management skills.
• A mature, respectful, and service-oriented attitude.
• Strong observational and communication skills.
• The ability to operate independently while following instructions.
• Flexibility in response to schedule changes.
• A polished and professional client-facing manner.

Vetting and Compliance Requirements

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to comprehensive vetting, verification, and client approval procedures.

Candidates must be prepared to provide:

• A valid passport.
• An updated CV.
• A recent professional photograph.
• A valid driving licence.
• A police clearance certificate or equivalent background check.
• Executive Protection, Close Protection, and driving certificates.
• First-aid or medical qualifications, where applicable.
• Verifiable employment references.
• Evidence of previous relevant employment.
• Any additional identification or compliance documentation requested during onboarding.

Additional checks may include identity verification, employment history validation, qualification authentication, criminal-record screening, driving-record verification, medical assessment, and final client approval.

Confidentiality Notice

Due to the sensitive and dedicated nature of this assignment, specific information concerning the client, residence, schedule, movements, travel, and operational arrangements will only be provided to shortlisted candidates during the interview and onboarding process.

• Five working days per week will be the standard schedule.
• A sixth working day may occasionally be required, depending on the client’s schedule and operational needs.
• Typical working hours are from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
• Working hours may occasionally be shorter depending on the client’s programme.
• On rare occasions, extended working hours may be required for operational reasons.
• Flexibility and availability are essential due to the nature of the assignment.