Former military personnel, now in civilian practice
Commandos, special forces, cybersecurity: rare operational expertise, now applied strictly within the civilian legal framework.
Close protection · International security · Training
Close protection, international security and training.
Where the risk is real, peace of mind is prepared.
For your travel, your teams and your sensitive projects: carefully selected professionals, a tailored response and a single point of contact, from the first conversation to the end of the assignment.
We’re recruiting · Join A.R.E.S →Absolute discretionYour identity and information protected
Tailored responseEvery assignment assessed, never standardised
Dedicated point of contactOne contact, from start to finish
International assignmentsA trusted presence worldwide
Close protection & private security
Which situation is yours?
Travel, team, event or audit: choose your starting point. A dedicated point of contact calls you back and builds a security plan around you.
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I’m travelling
A stay, a business trip, an evening out: protection without having to think about it.
Secure my trip02
I lead a team
Executives, delegations, expatriates: a coordinated presence, wherever you are.
Protect my team03
I’m organising an event
Searches, access control, detection dogs: nothing is left to chance.
Secure my event04
I want to understand my risks
Security audit, action plan, training for your teams.
Get my auditNot sure? Describe your situation in a few words: we’ll design the right arrangements with you.
01 — The agency
You’re not looking for a bodyguard. You’re looking for certainty.
The certainty that every detail has been anticipated, by professionals from the field, before you even need it.
Yesterday, in service to the nation. Today, in service to you.
A.R.E.S — Agency for Response & Elite Security — is a private security agency: close protection, international security, K9 teams, consultancy and training. Tap a card to see why clients trust us.
All their credentials are current
Professional licence, firearms qualifications, combat first aid, hostile environment training: each is properly licensed to work legally. Evidence available on request.
A3PHECPOHEATMHRLTNRASIA (UK)
A trusted presence worldwide
We work with trusted partners across several continents. A local, highly responsive service, wherever you are.
Accredited instructors
Former commandos and special forces, accredited to train in firearms, first aid, protection and dog handling. They also train handlers, and detection and protection dogs.
Qualifications & credentials
Their qualifications, in black and white.
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A3PCNAPS licenceView details
Physical protection of personsProfessional licence for close protection officers in France.✓ Held
HECPOHigh riskView details
Close protection in hostile environmentsProtection operator in high-risk environments.✓ Held
SIAUnited KingdomView details
Close Protection LicenceOfficial close protection licence in the United Kingdom.✓ Held
CPSDrivingView details
Security driverRoad escort, convoy driving, lead and follow vehicles.✓ Held
HEATCounter-terrorismView details
Hostile environmentCounter-terrorism, IED awareness, security in hostile areas.✓ Held
MHRLTTactical medicineView details
Combat first aidHaemorrhage control, tourniquets, evacuation: life-saving skills in the field.✓ Held
NRAFirearmsView details
FirearmsFirearms qualification: handgun and long gun, static and dynamic shooting.✓ Held
CQB · TCRCombatView details
Close-quarters combatMoving through buildings and close-combat techniques.✓ Held
SURV.IntelligenceView details
Surveillance and counter-surveillanceUrban and mobile surveillance, detection of hostile surveillance.✓ Held
K9 OFFICERCNAPS licenceView details
Dog handlerSecurity dog handler: patrol, protection, deterrence.✓ Held
K9-EXPDetectionView details
Explosives detection dogsCertified handler-and-dog team for explosives searches.✓ Held
MARITIMEVesselsView details
Vessel protectionSecurity on board and protection of crews and cargo.✓ Held
FIREARMS INSTR.InstructionView details
Firearms instructorQualified to train and assess weapon handling and shooting.✓ Held
K9 INSTR.InstructionView details
K9 instructorTrains handlers and dogs, including for commando and special forces units.✓ Held
Evidence provided on request.
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Understand before acting
Your context and priorities shape the work.
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Prepare with rigour
Responsibilities, resources and contacts defined in advance.
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Pass on with discretion
Experience shared, people protected.
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See it through
A dedicated point of contact, available day and night, until the assignment is complete.
A.R.E.S in 60 seconds
One minute to understand who watches over you.
Former commandos and special forces, close protection, private aviation, K9 teams, maritime security, monitoring and cybersecurity: what we do, in pictures.
02 — Our expertise
Five services. One goal: your peace of mind.
Scroll through the cards, swipe or use the arrows: for each service, who it’s for, the need it meets and how you benefit.
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Close protection & VIP
Live, travel, be present. With greater peace of mind.
Who we servePrivate individuals, families, executives, public figures, delegations.
The needPrivate or professional protection: daily life, stays, events, travel.
The benefitA discreet presence, appropriate arrangements and clear coordination.
Armed or unarmed protection depending on the assignment, the destination and the applicable legal framework.
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Hostile environments & sensitive sites
Protecting the people who move your projects forward.
Who we serveCompanies, executives, engineers and field teams: mines, refineries, infrastructure.
The needProtecting people, organising on-site security, supporting travel and rotations.
The benefitConsistent security across the site, the teams and their movements.
Scope and resources are assessed with the Director of Operations before anything is confirmed.
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Security consultancy
Understand the risks. Know what to put in place.
Who we serveIndividuals, companies and organisations preparing a trip, a site or a project.
The needAssessing exposure, auditing what is already in place, preparing for crisis management.
You receiveA risk analysis, prioritised recommendations and an action plan.
Scope, deliverables and the debrief are agreed before work begins.
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Training & operational readiness
Individual skills. Collective strength.
Who we serveSecurity teams, managers, exposed staff, authorised organisations.
The needStrengthening the readiness, coordination and skills your team needs.
The benefitShared objectives, tailored progression and assessment of learning.
Programme defined after a needs analysis. Regulated training is subject to specific approval.
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K9 security & dog handlers
A nose nothing can replace.
DetectionDogs trained to indicate explosives or drugs: venues, perimeters, vehicles, parcels.
ProtectionProtection and patrol dogs: guarding, sites, events, deterrence.
TrainingTraining and supervision of handler-and-dog teams by accredited former commandos and special forces: handling, detection, patrol, assessment.
Canine detection complements your security arrangements without replacing them. Teams and authorisations to be confirmed by country.
03 — Who we serve
Your role changes everything. So does our protection.
The same high standards, with responses tailored to your situation and exposure. Tap a profile to find out more.
Private individuals & families
Clear, discreet and accessible protection, without needing to know what arrangements are required.
Executives
Continuity for your business and your travel, with dedicated coordination.
Companies & engineers
Site visits, team rotations and business travel prepared from start to finish.
Mines, refineries & infrastructure
Consistent security across the site, the people and their movements.
04 — Our method
From concern to a clear plan, in four steps.
Nothing is left to improvisation: a dedicated point of contact guides you from your request through to the assignment.
You describe your need
In a few minutes, from your phone. No need to know what arrangements are required: a few pointers are enough.
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We assess the situation
An operations manager reviews the location, dates, people involved and exposure before making any proposal.
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You receive a clear proposal
Appropriate arrangements, detailed inclusions and a dedicated point of contact. Only the confirmed price is binding.
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The assignment is prepared and supported
Briefing, coordination, presence on the ground and communications in one place, right through to the debrief.
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05 — Where we operate
Wherever you go, the ground is already prepared.
Type any city or click anywhere: it appears instantly and the map zooms down to ground level. No destination is ruled out from the start; each one is assessed.
- High-risk areas
- Maritime
- Industrial sites
- Other destinations
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Your assignment
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Where?
Click the map or search for a city: it appears instantly.
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What?
Choose one or more needs.
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When and for whom?
Approximate dates and number of people.
People1
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Your proposal
A dedicated point of contact will get back to you.
Assignment briefARES-M-0000
- Destination—
- Need—
- Dates—
- People1
StatusReady for review
Tailored response · a dedicated point of contact · no data sent (demo)
Demonstrator: choosing a destination does not confirm availability. Markers are examples to be validated with Operations. Satellite view and place search: Mapbox.
07 — Careers
Your experience has value. Put it to work for those who matter.
Four questions, two minutes. Missing some certifications? No problem: we refer you to our approved partners to obtain them.
All backgrounds welcome
Military, law enforcement, private security, cyber, dog handlers, instructors: your experience counts, whatever your background.
Former militaryAll services, commandos, special forces
Law enforcementPolice, gendarmerie, customs
Private securityOfficers, team leaders, protection
Cybersecurity & ITAnalysts, experts, digital security
Dog handlersDetection, patrol, protection
MaritimeSeafarers, onboard security
Instructors & trainersFirearms, K9, first aid, protection
Career transitionNew to this? We’ll guide you
Your application
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Your speciality
Choose one or more specialities.
Leaving the armed forces, police or gendarmerie without a civilian licence?
That’s an excellent starting point. We refer you to our partner training providers, approved to deliver the official certifications (A3P, first aid, firearms…), and support you at every step until your first assignments. Choose “New to civilian work” and continue.
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Your certifications
Tell us which certifications you hold. Nothing here rules you out.
A3PCNAPS professional card · physical protection of persons
HECPOClose protection in hostile environments
HEATCounter-terrorism · hostile environment
MHRLTCombat first aid · tactical medicine
NRAFirearms · firearms qualification
SIAClose Protection Licence (United Kingdom)
K9Dog handler · explosives detection
MaritimeVessel protection · maritime security
InstructorInstructor qualification in your discipline
Other certificationsFirst aid, specific licences, languages, diving, drones… tell us everything that counts.
Answer for each certification. If you don’t hold it yet, choose “Not yet”: it doesn’t rule you out.
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Your profile
Background, languages, availability.
Your background
Languages (select all that apply)
Availability
International assignments
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Your contact details
How to reach you.
Identity
You are (optional)
Contact
Right to work in *
Documents
No CV to hand? Send your application now and attach it later by replying to the confirmation email.
Message
Your data remains confidential and is used only for your application. An application does not constitute validation of your profile or the award of any assignment.
Demo version: nothing is transmitted yet.
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Your file
Summary of your application.
Application received
Your referenceARES-C-000000
A confirmation email is on its way. Our recruitment team will review your file and get back to you.
Track my applicationDemo: no data is sent. An application does not constitute validation of your profile or the award of any assignment.
08 — The A.R.E.S app
Elite protection. At your fingertips.
No more endless phone calls, slow quotes or opaque middlemen. You choose your assignment, select a vetted professional, pay and watch them arrive in real time. The standard of an elite protection detail, the simplicity of booking a ride.
Booking elite protection no longer takes days,
but minutes.
Instant
Your request completed in minutes, from your phone.
Transparent
The price, the inclusions and the professional, before you book.
In control
Your professional tracked live, from departure to arrival.
InstantTransparentIn control
Assignment confirmedProfile 07 accepted · on the way
What do you need?
LocationParis 16th
WhenTomorrow · 09:00
Close protectionTravel, stays, events
Sensitive siteTeams and rotations
Dog handlerDetection and protection
Security consultancyAudit and action plan
Choose your profile
Profile 07 · Close protectionÎle-de-France · identity protected
Confirm and pay.
AssignmentClose protection
ProfessionalProfile 07
DepartureParis 16th · tomorrow 09:00
DestinationVersailles
TotalConfirmed before payment
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Visa card · secure 3-D Secure payment.
Secure payment · mock-up example
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Avenue de VersaillesIn 400 m · Profile 07 on the way
Estimated arrival6 min
Distance4,2 km
Profile 07 ✓ VerifiedClose protection · FR · EN
CallMessage
Concept screens: no payment or booking is live in this mock-up and no launch date has been announced. Profiles, areas, map, timings and payment methods shown are examples.
06 — Frequently asked questions
The real questions. Clear answers.
Prices, timings, officers, weapons, confidentiality: what our clients ask us first.
01How much does close protection cost?
The price depends on the duration, the destination, the number of officers and the level of risk. You receive a detailed, costed proposal (inclusions, options, expenses) before any commitment: no surprises.
02How quickly can you deploy?
Our aim: arrangements in place within 48 hours at most. As soon as we receive your request, an operations manager reviews your situation and calls you back. The exact lead time depends on the destination and the arrangements; it is clearly confirmed in the proposal.
03Who are your officers?
Former military personnel (commandos, special forces) and professionals from law enforcement and cybersecurity. All are vetted and hold the required certifications: A3P, HECPO, HEAT, combat first aid, firearms…
04Can your officers be armed?
Yes, armed protection is possible in many countries. Where local law allows, our officers can be armed with the required authorisations. Through our partners on the ground, we can also add local officers who are licensed and authorised to carry firearms in their country, working alongside our teams. In every case, your protection remains proportionate to the level of risk and strictly within the law.
05Where do you operate?
In the United Kingdom first, in France and across Europe, but also in the rest of the world, including hostile environments and at sea, through our network of partners on several continents. Each destination is assessed before confirmation.
06Will my request remain confidential?
Yes. Your information and documents are never sold. Only the people strictly needed for your assignment have access, and our technical providers are bound by confidentiality. For the most sensitive exchanges, use Signal, which is end-to-end encrypted. A non-disclosure agreement can be signed before any detailed discussion.
07Do you provide dog handlers for events?
Yes: explosives and drugs detection (searches of venues, vehicles and parcels), and protection and patrol dogs for your events, sites and guarding.
08How do I join A.R.E.S?
Complete the questionnaire in the Careers section in two minutes. Missing a certification? It’s not a barrier: we refer you to our partner training providers, approved to deliver the official certifications, and support you through the process.
Can’t find your answer?
Speak to OperationsFinal step
Risk doesn’t wait. Neither does your protection.
Tell us where, when and for whom. An operations manager reviews your situation and comes back to you with a clear proposal. Confidential, no obligation.
2 minYou describe your needWhere, when, for whom. No account, no obligation.
Fast call-backA manager calls you backOne point of contact who knows the ground.
48-hour targetYour arrangements are in placeA clear proposal, then rapid deployment.
Confidential No obligation Tailored
Or contact Operations directly · 24/7