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This is a no-nonsense portal for Operators (ex-Mil/LEO, security, switched-on civvies) to learn industry information about Close Personal Protection.

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S — Situation (why you’re here) This is an Executive Protection education community: for those who wish to be discreet & employable. This is designed under the premise of "Training isn't what you did, it's what you do" Mix: ex-mil/LE, working operators, and civilian entrants - no exclusions on account of backgrounds. Core skills: routes, advances, comms; plus dress, posture, discretion and protection. This is an online environment and we don't claim to develop hard skills but we do offer free solid information. Culture: high signal, zero theatre. We protect reputations and people. Open resource: anyone may join to learn. Further access unlocks via merit (see Levels explanation at bottom). M — Mission (what you’ll achieve) 72 hours: learn the room, post intro, complete a module, ship one micro-deliverable like the route card. 30 days: mini-portfolio (route card, advance extract, comms plan) + live skills (SMEAC, driver brief, HOTO, AAR). Advancement: connect and communicate → unlock higher levels → access deeper reading, templates, clinics, and moderated jobs. Long term: become reliably hireable; contribute back to lift the standard. E — Execution (do this in order) Read Rules (pinned) - they're simple - be good, do good, share good. Post Introductions: background, city, clear 30-day goal. Classroom → Module 1 (Lessons 1–3): write your one-sentence EP definition. Calendar: schedule your training days, lock it into your own calendar with reminders, Do, Don't Dwell. Career & Portfolio: copy starter templates; version files (v01). Ship one artifact: Route Card (1 page). Give one specific improvement on a peer post, building the industry takes effort. Keep everything sanitised (no names, plates, faces, exact addresses). A — Admin / Logistics (how Skool works here) Events in AEST - 'cos I'm an Aussie; replays in event threads. Upload PDFs; redact; use versioning to show relevance and dates. Profile: neutral headshot; quiet headline; no client logos.
1 like • Sep '25
@Constantine Anastasiou Great to have you here and your feedback sir.
0 likes • 19d
@Scott Smith get after it mate!
December 2025 Jobs
06 DEC: 10 Security Industry Jobs Head of Executive Protection and Travel Security Biogen (Massachusetts; $180k - $248k) https://lnkd.in/gGTwpfXX Director, Physical Security & Forensic Investigations KPMG (Multiple Cities; $156k - $291k) https://lnkd.in/gJHvfxFS Operations Specialist - Monitoring & Response Crisis24 (Texas; $22 - $24 / hour) https://lnkd.in/gNHvWQj3 GSOC Operator CobaltAI (Utah; $16.50 / hour) https://lnkd.in/gbWqPxqG Manager Protective Intel & Event Security Molson Coors (Wisconsin; $95k - $124k) https://lnkd.in/g2BC5Uyj Program Manager, Corporate Investigations and Internal Control Sephora (California; $115k - $128k) https://lnkd.in/gFWN_8Yf Embedded Lead Intelligence Analyst Sibylline (California; $130k) https://lnkd.in/g48ZgeyQ Security Program Manager, Security Program Manager AWS (Virginia; $72k - $154k) https://lnkd.in/gYJ28XJf Corporate Security Director nVent (Minnesota; $173k - $257k) https://lnkd.in/gffuCRPA Sr Investigator, Compliance & Ethics Exelon (Multiple Cities; $82k - $113k) https://lnkd.in/gjrZ6fp2 Big thanks to Greg Bacigalupi for sharing these on LinkedIn.
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Resource from OpenAI for Veterans
G’day All, Mark Jaroszewski whom I met at the IPSB CPC conference in Charlotte, NC dropped a nugget in the forum chat about an OpenAI resource for veterans transitioning to private enterprise and it’s an explainer on the use of ChatGPT. https://academy.openai.com/public/resources/veterans Worth it if you’re leveling up from knuckle dragger to keyboard warrior - 😇😂 Cheers, Ben
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Tell Us Who You Are
S — Situation This category sets tone and tempo. Most of you can already operate — what you need is a lane into EP that’s legal, employable, and low-drama. We want to know who you are, where you’ll first work (city/region), and what you’re actually chasing. Introductions here aren’t resumes or tall tales; they’re short, useful snapshots that help us match you to drills, mentors, and jobs. Where you operate from (Home Port) Where your good to go for work (Be Specific) What your background is (CivSec/Mil/LEO/Intel) What role do you love most in the industry Languages Spoken - Level: Fluent/Conversational/Basic Licenced/Unlicenced Education/Qualifications/Skills Remember: your words are part of your brand. Keep it factual, calm, and discreet. If you’ve served, say so briefly. If you’re switching sectors, tell us the pivot. No client name-dropping, no unit-patch tourism. Quiet confidence, mate. M — Mission The job is to declare your 30-day goal and the constraints we need to know. By the end of this post, we should understand your target seat (TL/Agent/Driver/Medic), your immediate availability, and your two biggest gaps to close. This lets us route you to the right modules, clinics, and peers. The goal isn’t applause; it’s alignment. When you put your intent on one page, we can give you the shortest path to a win. Keep it concrete: e.g. “Route cards by Friday, clinic Saturday.” By the time you finish Module 1, your intro should already be generating useful replies. E — Execution Post three lines: (1) Background & region (“ex-Infantry; Sydney”). (2) Target seat + availability (“Driver/Agent; nights/weekends”). (3) 30-day goal (“Deliver a mini-portfolio and nail a 60-sec SMEAC”). Add two gaps you’re actively closing (“advance photos, radio discipline”). Reply to two other intros with one practical suggestion each (resource link, module pointer, or template note). Then head to Classroom → Module 1 and do the first practical. People remember those who move quickly and help others. Keep your intro evergreen by editing it when your goal changes or you land a gig.
0 likes • Oct '25
Welcome @Dominic Venturi thanks for joining in mate. It’s a work in progress and I’d love any feedback or thoughts from your review of the content! Cheers - Ben
1 like • Dec '25
@Raden Mantuano get after it mate, these modules are based on best practices and provide a foundation of information and insights. I hope they help you along the way.
Jobs November 2025
25 NOV: 15 Security Industry Jobs Anti-Corruption Bribery and Region Compliance Lead SVP Mastercard (New York; $220k - $400k) https://lnkd.in/gYjfzNnv Vice President, Security - Sport NBCUniversal (Connecticut; $230k - $270k) Reposted https://lnkd.in/gsagRg54 Director, Head of Security Operations Vista Equity Partners (Texas, New York; $215k - $245k) Reposted https://lnkd.in/gfz8ayMz Threat Management Investigator Meta (California; $111k - $163k) https://lnkd.in/g3h3pKk6 VP of Physical Security & Protective Services SWBC (Texas) https://lnkd.in/g9K_kGYH Global Security Operations Center AUS (Texas; $24 / hour) https://lnkd.in/gy6ytvQv Regional Manager, Physical Security Vantage Data Centers (Quebec) Reposted https://lnkd.in/gJ7A9AnJ Supervisor, Ross Intelligence and Safety Center Ross (California; $78k - $117k) Reposted https://lnkd.in/gnTyd8bn Manager, Security Operations Fanatics (Texas) Reposted https://lnkd.in/gmiEH2nG Lead Investigator DHS (Virginia; $142k - $185k) https://lnkd.in/g9MPhT7e Industrial / Personnel Security Specialist Collins Aerospace (Utah; $66k - $130k) https://lnkd.in/gbjB3AAp Analyst or Senior Analyst, Investigations & Intelligence Telescope (USA) https://lnkd.in/g6Dx9Twa Facilities Security Officer EMCOR Government Services (Virginia) https://lnkd.in/ggd68hKT Senior Regional Asset Protection Manager CVS (Washington; $83k - $183k) https://lnkd.in/gWMFYR6y Security Manager McCormick Place (Illinois; $75k - $85k) https://lnkd.in/gYpfKhi7 Security Program Manager
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