Child Protection Officer

Curo Help Child Protection Officer - Discreet, Dedicated Protection

For UHNW and VIP families, nothing is more precious than the safety and wellbeing of your children. Our Child Protection Officers (CPOs) provide specialist safeguarding, combining elite protective training with the sensitivity required to work seamlessly within family life.

Our Child Protection Officer Services

Personal Safeguarding

Discreet, close protection for children at home, school, travel, and social events.
Defensive and preventative measures against unwanted attention, stalking, or abduction threats.
Always tailored to age, personality, and family preferences.

Travel Security

Secure accompaniment during school runs, vacations, yacht or jet travel.
Coordination with chauffeurs, crew, and residential staff for seamless transitions.
Advance planning of routes and destinations for maximum safety.

Residential Protection

24/7 protection at estates, villas, or private residences.
Integration with residential security teams for controlled access and visitor management.
Child-friendly presence that feels supportive, not intrusive.

School & Activity Protection

Liaison with educational institutions, tutors, and activity coordinators.
Maintaining privacy and safety during extracurriculars, sports, and social outings.
Ensuring children can enjoy freedom within secure boundaries.

Emotional Sensitivity & Family Integration

Officers trained to work with children in an approachable, non-threatening manner.
Ability to adapt security to fit naturally within family dynamics.
Protecting without overshadowing childhood experiences.

Specialist Training of Our Officers

Our Child Protection Officers are carefully selected for their ability to combine professional expertise with empathy. Many come from backgrounds in:

Elite close protection units.
Child safeguarding and family-focused security.
First aid and pediatric emergency response.
Counter-surveillance and privacy protection.

Whether at home, in transit, or abroad, our officers provide uninterrupted safeguarding with complete discretion — ensuring your children remain protected, comfortable, and free to thrive.

Types of Child Protection Officers

Residential Child Protection Officer

Stationed at the family estate, villa, or residence.
Manages access control, visitor screening, and perimeter security.
Ensures children are safe at home while allowing them freedom within the property.

Travel & Lifestyle Child Protection Officer

Specializes in accompanying children during family vacations, private jet/yacht journeys, and overseas stays.
Coordinates with crews, chauffeurs, and staff for secure transfers.
Provides discreet safeguarding during excursions, holidays, and events.

School & Education Protection Officer

Ensures secure travel to and from school.
Liaises with school staff, tutors, and activity organizers.
Protects children in academic and extracurricular environments without disrupting their routines.

Protective Surveillance Officer (Child-Focused)

Works discreetly at a distance, blending into the environment.
Monitors for potential threats or unwanted attention while children socialize or attend public activities.
Provides “invisible” protection when families prefer a low-profile presence.

High-Threat Child Protection Officer

Deployed when families travel to high-risk areas or face specific threats (e.g., kidnapping, organized crime, political instability).
Trained in tactical response, crisis management, and sometimes armed protection (jurisdiction permitting).
Often works in tandem with full family close protection teams.

Specialist Child & Family Protection Officer

Combines safeguarding with an understanding of child psychology and family dynamics.
Trained to build trust with children while remaining a protective authority figure.
Balances reassurance with vigilance.

Embedded Family Protection Officer (Multi-Role)

Works as part of the family’s daily support team, sometimes doubling as a driver, PA, or household staff member.
Provides a more natural integration into everyday life while maintaining constant safeguarding.

In practice, UHNW families often employ a layered approach:

Residential + Travel CPO for year-round protection.
Protective Surveillance Officer when discretion is essential.
High-Threat Specialists during international travel or sensitive situations.

Duties of a Child Protection Officer

Personal Safeguarding

Provide close, discreet protection for children in all environments (home, school, travel, social).
Maintain constant vigilance against threats such as abduction, stalking, or unwanted attention.
Escort children during daily routines without being intrusive.

Travel & Transfer Security

Securely manage school runs, activities, vacations, and global travel.
Conduct route planning and reconnaissance for safe movement.
Coordinate with chauffeurs, private aviation, and yacht crews.

Residential Security Duties

Protect children within estates, villas, and private residences.
Monitor access, screen visitors, and secure play areas.
Work alongside household staff to ensure safety without disrupting home life.

School & Education Protection

Liaise with school administrators, teachers, and tutors to integrate security seamlessly.
Ensure safe drop-offs, pickups, and activity transitions.
Provide discreet oversight during extracurriculars and social interactions.

Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance

Detect and deter hostile surveillance, paparazzi, or stalkers.
Blend into the background when invisible security is required.
Ensure privacy in both public and private settings.

Emergency Preparedness & Medical Care

Respond rapidly to threats, accidents, or crises.
Trained in first aid, pediatric emergency care, and evacuation protocols.
Provide reassurance and stability to children in stressful situations.

Discretion & Confidentiality

Protect not only the physical safety but also the privacy and reputation of the family.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding family routines, habits, and relationships.
Blend seamlessly into the lifestyle without drawing unnecessary attention.

Emotional Sensitivity & Family Integration

Build trust with children while remaining a protective authority figure.
Adapt to the emotional and developmental needs of different ages.
Ensure protection feels supportive, not restrictive.

Liaison & Coordination

Work with other protection officers, residential security teams, and local law enforcement.
Coordinate with nannies, tutors, and staff to ensure seamless security coverage.
Provide regular updates to principals while maintaining discretion.

In essence, the duty of a Child Protection Officer is to create a safe environment where children can grow freely — safeguarding them from risks while protecting their privacy, dignity, and sense of normalcy.

Skills of a Child Protection Officer

Protective & Security Skills

Situational Awareness – Constantly scanning environments to detect threats before they escalate.
Protective Escorting – Safely accompanying children in public, private, and high-profile settings.
Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance – Identifying hostile monitoring (paparazzi, stalkers) and discreetly neutralizing it.
Crisis & Emergency Response – Calm, decisive action in medical, security, or evacuation situations.

Logistics & Travel Skills

Secure Route Planning – Designing and executing safe daily and travel routes.
Protective Driving – Defensive and evasive driving for school runs, excursions, or international transfers.
Advance Security Planning – Reconnaissance of venues, hotels, and activity sites before child arrival.

Medical & First Aid Skills

Pediatric First Aid & Trauma Care – Specialized training for child-specific emergencies.
Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR – Critical lifesaving interventions.
Emergency Evacuation – Ability to extract children safely in crisis situations.

Interpersonal & Family Skills

Child Communication – Building trust and reassurance without being overbearing.
Emotional Intelligence – Sensitivity to children’s needs, moods, and development stages.
Discretion & Confidentiality – Protecting family privacy and daily routines.
Collaboration with Household Staff – Working seamlessly with nannies, tutors, and family teams.

Cultural & Lifestyle Skills

Cultural Awareness – Adapting to international lifestyles, customs, and etiquette.
Low-Profile Protection – Balancing security with discretion to avoid overshadowing the family.
Adaptability – Adjusting security style for formal, casual, or travel environments.
Languages – Often multilingual to communicate across global settings.

In UHNW and VIP households, the soft skills (discretion, empathy, adaptability) are just as vital as the hard skills (surveillance, first aid, protection) — because the officer must ensure children feel safe, not restricted.

Qualifications of a Child Protection Officer

Security & Protection Certifications

Close Protection License (e.g., SIA License in the UK, state licenses in the US, or regional equivalents).
Accredited Close Protection Training Courses, covering:
- Risk & threat assessment
- Protective escorting & surveillance
- Conflict management & restraint techniques
- Legal frameworks and use of force regulations

Medical & First Aid Qualifications

Pediatric First Aid – Essential for child-specific emergencies.
FREC (First Response Emergency Care) or FPOSi (First Person on Scene – Intermediate).
CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS), ideally with child/infant modules.
Tactical Emergency Medical Training (for high-risk environments).

Defensive & Evasive Driving Qualifications

Advanced driving certifications for secure transport of children.
Training in defensive and evasive maneuvers for abduction or hostile threat scenarios.

Child-Specific Safeguarding Training

Child Safeguarding Certifications (e.g., NSPCC, international equivalents).
Knowledge of child protection laws and safeguarding frameworks.
Training in working with children of different ages and developmental stages.

Additional Relevant Qualifications

Background in Military, Law Enforcement, or Government Protection Units (preferred).
Counter-Surveillance & Intelligence Training.
Languages & Cultural Awareness certifications for international deployments.
Education or Psychology Training (advantageous for building rapport and supporting children emotionally).

Ongoing Professional Development

Regular refresher courses in close protection, safeguarding, and medical response.
Continuous training to adapt to evolving risks such as cyber threats, paparazzi, and international travel security.

A Child Protection Officer for UHNW and VIP clients must hold not only elite protection credentials but also specialized pediatric, safeguarding, and family-focused qualifications — ensuring children are protected with professional skill and emotional sensitivity.