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Jeff Wiley

Jeff Wiley

Close Protection Officer

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Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional DistrictMember since February 25, 2026
Close Protection (Executive Protection)Ground-FightingBrazilian Jiu-JitsuFirearmsBodyguardingVIP SecurityEvasive Driving TechniquesCriminal CodeMotor Vehicle ActReport WritingHandcuffingOC SprayBatonVerbal JudoVehicle RadarAlcatest BreathalizerSurveillanceCounter-SurveillanceThreat EvaluationBomb Recognition and AwarenessScene Securing and PhotographingCell ExtractionHostile Environment TrainingHelicopter HoistSports TherapyPhysiologyAnatomyKinesiologyExercise RehabilitationSports Massage Therapy
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About

Federal Police Officer (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) currently a member of a small specialized unit that works in rural remote areas in tactical environments. Past member of specialized unit conducting Close Protection operations for high priority dignitaries/politicians in Canada. Extensive training in VIP Executive Protection including bodyguarding, driving, firearms, and defensive tactics.

Defensive tactics instructor for Alberta Sheriffs with 30 years of experience instructing ground fighting and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to police, corrections officers, customs officers, sheriffs, security personnel, firemen, and paramedics. Past Ad-hoc member of Alberta Sheriffs Executive Protection Unit providing close protection to the Premier and Lieutenant Governor.

Experience

Constable - Federal Police Officer at Royal Canadian Mounted Police (2018-09 – Present)

Current member of Fed specialized unit. Past Member of unit specializing in Close Protection for Dignitaries. 6 months Police College Training. In good standing with excellent performance evaluations throughout time with the force.

  • Certified in Firearms: 9mm Pistol, C-8 Carbine Rifle, 12gauge Shotgun, Taser
  • Extensive training in Law/Legal investigations, Motor Vehicle Act, Criminal Code, Powers of Arrest
  • Scene securing and photographing
  • Experience in: Theft, Assaults, Domestic Assaults, Fraud, Suspicious persons, Weapons calls, Drugs, Violent Offenders
  • Report writing

Sheriff - McDougall Government Centre Security (Premier's Office) at Alberta Sheriff's Branch (2014-03 – 2018-12)

Armed security for the Office of the Alberta Premier and Lieutenant Governor. Member of the Executive Protection Specialized Unit providing Close Protection/Bodyguarding to Government Dignitaries. Field Training Officer (FTO Trainer of new recruits). Control Tactics Instructor. Cell Extraction Instructor at Calgary Court Centre Sheriff.

  • Specialized training 3 weeks Intensive
  • Specialized Driving Training Course for VIPs
  • Training in: 40 Caliber GLOCK Pistol, Advanced training in Glock Pistol
  • 4 months Sheriff's Academy Training

Corrections Officer at Ministry of Justice - Government of Saskatchewan (2003 – 2014-02)

Handling all aspects of Government Correctional Facility Security, Inmate transports, searches, inmate reports, supervising inmates in Psych unit, facility counts, issuing institutional charges to inmates.

  • Training in: defensive tactics, handcuffing, OC spray, baton, hostile environment training, verbal judo, computer programs, inmate files and reports

Conservation Officer - Special Constable at Ministry of Environment - Government of Saskatchewan (2013 – 2013)

Provincial Peace Officer providing police duties for rural area and Provincial park. Arresting/detaining offending individuals, providing public safety, policing for angling within province. Patrolling of Saskatchewan Provincial Park.

  • Training in: defensive tactics, firearms, handcuffing, OC spray, baton, report writing, computer programs, Radar, Alcatest, surveillance/observation of individuals of interest

Close Protection Training Course at Globe Risk International (2006 – 2006)

Military Close Protection training for low to high risk environments. Course Instructor – Alan Bell (Ex-British Forces SAS).

  • Threat evaluation and appreciation
  • Personal security/VIP security planning
  • Vehicle selection and security/Residential security
  • Security Advance Party tasks/Protection on foot
  • Vehicle escort drills/Evasive driving techniques
  • Vehicle anti-ambush drills/anti-counter surveillance
  • Bomb recognition and awareness
  • CP protocol and etiquette/Route selection and security
  • Searching and securing accommodation
  • Body protection drills/Security
  • Advanced tactical firearms training

Defensive Tactics/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor at Wiley Jiu-Jitsu Academy (1996 – Present)

Ground-fighting/Jiu-Jitsu Instructor. Instructor to numerous RCMP, City Police, Corrections/Security Officers over 17 years. Instructor and trainer for professional fighters. Self-Defense Instructor for general public, women's groups, and youth. PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor for Alberta Sheriff's Branch. International Level Trainer/coach for professional mixed martial artists 25 years.

Armed Guard at Brinks Canada Ltd. (2010-02 – 2010-02)

Security Officer at Corrections Canada (2010-12 – 2010-12)

Security Plain Clothes Investigator at Resource Protection (1996 – 1999)

Education

Training in Law Enforcement – Alberta Governor & Solicitor Training Academy

Training Certificate in Law Enforcement – Alberta Sheriff's Academy

Training in Police Training – Royal Canadian Mounted Police

2 Year Diploma in Sports Therapy – Sports Massage Therapy Program (2001 – 2005)

Skills

Close Protection Officer

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