![]()
CP1 CP Level 1 — Unarmed facilitative / escort support
Protocol escorts, executive facilitators, unarmed event security, celebrity handlers; state unarmed licence, CPR, conflict resolution.
Credentials: State security guard card (unarmed), plus Adult CPR/AED & First Aid (AHA / Red Cross) and Conflict resolution / de-escalation certificate
![]()
CP2 CP Level 2 — Executive protection / commercial close protection
PPS, EP agent, CPO, advance agent, security driver; CPP, DCJS 32E, CESS, SIA CP, evasive driving, CCW where permitted.
Credentials: ASIS CPP — Certified Protection Professional or Virginia DCJS 32E Personal Protection Specialist or Certified Executive Security Specialist (CESS) or SIA Close Protection licence (Level 3), plus Defensive / evasive driving certificate
![]()
CP3 CP Level 3 — High-threat dignitary protection / PPO
Armed multi-agent details; state / national PPO licence, DSS-equivalent training, TCCC, high-tier driving.
Credentials: Texas DPS Personal Protection Officer or SIA Close Protection licence (Level 3) or Diplomatic Security Service training equivalent or Virginia DCJS 32E Personal Protection Specialist, plus TCCC — Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Defensive / evasive driving certificate
![]()
AIC CP Level 3 — Detail leader / agent-in-charge
Leads the detail: advance, shift supervision, formations, host liaison.
Credentials: Texas DPS Personal Protection Officer or SIA Close Protection licence (Level 3) or ASIS CPP — Certified Protection Professional or Diplomatic Security Service training equivalent, plus TCCC — Tactical Combat Casualty Care
![]()
CAT CP Level 3–4 — Counter-assault team operator
Threat suppression and extraction cover; SOF background or HECPO, heavy weapons, TCCC.
Credentials: DD-214 — SOF / infantry service or HECPO / PSD certification or Worldwide Protective Services (DoS) certification, plus Advanced heavy-weapons qualification and TCCC — Tactical Combat Casualty Care
![]()
CP4 CP Level 4 — Hostile environment close protection (HECPO) / PSD
Combat, post-conflict and collapsed-state zones; HECPO / PSD certification, WPS, SOF background, TCCC-MP.
Credentials: HECPO / PSD certification or Worldwide Protective Services (DoS) certification or DD-214 — SOF / infantry service or ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 conformance, plus TCCC for Medical Personnel (TCCC-MP) / 18D
![]()
SEC1 Tier A — Sentry / perimeter guard (unarmed)
Access control, gate sentry, patrol rounds; state unarmed licence or TWIC.
Credentials: State security guard card (unarmed) or TWIC — Transportation Worker Identification Credential
![]()
SEC2 Tier A — Armed force protection & site guard
Base camps, triage centres, strategic facilities; state armed licence, PSP or POST.
Credentials: State armed security licence or ASIS PSP — Physical Security Professional or POST peace-officer certificate / former law enforcement
![]()
SEC3 Tier A — Fortress & high-threat compound defence
ISO 18788 / PSC.1 operators with TCCC; hardened compounds in unstable environments.
Credentials: ISO 18788 Security Operations Management or ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 conformance or HEAT — Hostile Environment Awareness Training or DD-214 — SOF / infantry service or ASIS CPP — Certified Protection Professional, plus TCCC — Tactical Combat Casualty Care
![]()
SEC4 Tier B — Armed convoy guard / commodity convoy escort
TAPA TSR, BASC, SIA CP or HRF with evasive driving; relief supplies and high-value freight through hazardous terrain.
Credentials: TAPA TSR / FSR — Trucking / Facility Security Requirements or BASC — Business Alliance for Secure Commerce or SIA Close Protection licence (Level 3) or HRF — High-Risk Freight escort, plus Defensive / evasive driving certificate
![]()
CHD Tier B — Logistical chase driver / flight & asset marshal
CDL with evasive driving and tactical convoy operations.
Credentials: Commercial Driver's License (Class A / B) or Defensive / evasive driving certificate, plus Tactical convoy operations course
![]()
ADV Tier C — Advance agent (ADVON) / risk assessment officer
Venue and route pre-checks, exit planning, threat identification; CPP / risk assessment + surveillance detection.
Credentials: ASIS CPP — Certified Protection Professional or Certified security risk assessment (CPP / PSP / ASIS risk) or Virginia DCJS 32E Personal Protection Specialist, plus Surveillance detection / counter-surveillance course
![]()
CSU Tier C — Counter-surveillance specialist
Hostile-surveillance identification and CST support; surveillance detection course.
Credentials: Surveillance detection / counter-surveillance course
![]()
TIA Tier C — Threat intelligence analyst
OSINT, cyber-physical monitoring, threat assessment; IALEIA CICA or ASIS risk credential.
Credentials: Criminal / intelligence analyst certification (CICA / IALEIA) or Certified security risk assessment (CPP / PSP / ASIS risk)
![]()
DSO Tier D — Disaster response security officer
POD protection, crowd management, looting deterrence; state licence + FEMA IS-100 / 700 + crowd control.
Credentials: State armed security licence or State security guard card (unarmed), plus ICS-100 and ICS-700 and Tactical crowd control / public-order course
![]()
RCG Tier D — Refugee / aid camp guard
Camp perimeter and gate security; licence, conflict resolution, CPR.
Credentials: State security guard card (unarmed) or State armed security licence, plus Conflict resolution / de-escalation certificate and Adult CPR/AED & First Aid (AHA / Red Cross)
![]()
PGE Statutory escort — Polar (Antarctica / Arctic)
AECO / Antarctic permit escort or PTGA senior polar guide.
Credentials: AECO Field Staff Assessment or Antarctic Treaty permit escort / IAATO field staff or PTGA Senior Polar Guide (SPG), plus PTGA Polar Guide (PG)
![]()
PBG Statutory escort — Armed polar bear guard
Svalbard firearms clearance or firearms handler with arctic field safety.
Credentials: Firearms Handler Licence (rifle / shotgun) or Governor of Svalbard Safety Clearance, plus Arctic Field Safety Certification
![]()
SFG Statutory escort — Safari / armed trails guide
FGASA / KPSGA / professional hunter licences.
Credentials: FGASA Professional Field Guide (NQF4) or FGASA SKS Dangerous Game / Trails Guide or KPSGA Silver Guide or KPSGA Gold Guide or Professional Hunter (PH) licence