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Michelle Harrington

@michelleharrington

Experienced close protection officer specializing in private household and residential security for high-net-worth clients.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles providing private household or close protection responsibilities for high-net-worth clients, valuing discretion, operational autonomy, and international deployment opportunities.

I am an experienced Close Protection Officer with a military background and extensive private household security experience across the UK and Switzerland.

I have delivered daily close protection, residential risk assessment, estate management and secure travel planning for high-net-worth families, maintaining discretion and professionalism in sensitive environments.

My background includes British Army infantry service with overseas deployments, advanced training in close protection (SIA Level 3), HEAT, advanced security driving and first aid, and hands-on estate security leadership.

I am Swiss-based, Irish passport holder, eligible for UK security clearance, and available for international travel to support high-net-worth clients and luxury households.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Close Protection Officer

Current

Private Household

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Provide daily close protection and residential security for high-net-worth families, managing access control, staff coordination, and secure travel across Europe while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Threat Assessment Emergency Response Confidentiality

Private Household Security

Mittal Family

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Provided residential security and estate protection for private estates, overseeing access, deliveries and contractors, coordinating with local authorities and developing estate security SOPs.

Access Control SOP Development Staff Training Confidentiality Surveillance Incident Management

Security Liaison

High-End Retail

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)

Delivered VIP customer service while supporting store security and loss-prevention operations, enhancing situational awareness and client-facing discretion.

Customer Service Loss Prevention Situational Awareness VIP Discrétion Surveillance

Infantry Soldier

British Army

Jan 2007 - Jan 2013 (6 years)

Served in multiple overseas deployments, trained in tactical movement, weapons handling, threat assessment and emergency response, and led operational planning in high-pressure environments.