Anton Chiova

Highly proficient Close Protection Officer with 8+ years of experience in the security industry developing and executing high-risk security operations and threat-response protocols. Expert in advanced surveillance, counter-surveillance, and emergency tactical maneuver planning across complex, dynamic environments. More experience in proactive risk mitigation and protective security, ensuring the absolute safety of personnel and assets through strategic deployment and rapid threat neutralization.

Close Protection Officer - SSG - Rustenburg

(2024-09)

• Coordinated covert surveillance operations to detect potential threats, increasing situational awareness and ensuring uninterrupted client engagements.
• Monitored client surroundings during high-profile movements, preventing unauthorized access and preserving operational confidentiality throughout assignments.

Close Protection Officer - Anubis Protection Services - Middleburg

(2024-06 - 2024-09)

• Coordinated secure transportation routes adapting to real-time intelligence, reducing travel delays and enhancing client confidentiality during transit.
• Conducted vigilant escort duties through high-risk areas, ensuring uninterrupted client schedules and preserving operational confidentiality.

Close Protection Officer - Zeus Protection Services - Gauteng

(2023-11 - 2024-04)

• Executed advance route reconnaissance to identify and mitigate environmental hazards, ensuring uninterrupted client mobility and operational reliability.
• Monitored client environments to detect unusual behavior, strengthening threat anticipation and reducing the likelihood of security breaches during public engagements.

Close Protection Officer - Omega Risk Solutions - Gauteng

(2022-09 - 2023-10)

• Working various details freelancing including the USA Airforce, maintaining a secure environment that ensured uninterrupted client activities.
• Monitored client travel routes and coordinated with local authorities to prevent security incidents, ensuring uninterrupted and confidential transit operations.

Guarding Site Supervisor - PASE HRP - Rustenburg

(2021-08 - 2022-04)

• Coordinated daily patrols and real-time incident reporting to strengthen site integrity and elevate overall operational reliability.
• Coordinated patrol schedules to address emerging security risks, improving site responsiveness and reducing incident occurrence during high-traffic periods.

Tactical K9 TL - Care for wild - Baberton

(2018-01 - 2021-08)

• Coordinated K9 deployment in high-risk scenarios to enhance operational responsiveness and ensure mission safety under dynamic conditions.
• Executed targeted scent detection drills to sharpen K9 unit alertness, improving early threat identification and enhancing situational awareness in field operations.

National Senior Certificate - Eagle Christian College