About Covert Protection

Covert Protection has over 25 years experience within the security industry. We offer a wide range of services including Executive Close Protection, Manned Guarding, Bar and Club Security, Festivals and Events, Surveillance and Investigations, Corporate Events, Private Functions and Key Holding. 

Our Experience

One of the key benefits for clients working with Covert Protection is the fact that we have the experience and operational knowledge to plan and deliver security packages that will include elements of several different services.

Security Packages are delivered using our unique hybrid methodology, while maintaining a high level of Standard Operating Procedures. 

Our Team Approach

The Strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team

Phil Jackson

100 Staff

Experienced team

Sussex Based

Cover UK & Worldwide

30

Guards

25

Years of Service

Our team

Senior Team Biographies

Steve Pittman

CEO of Covert Protection

Steve Pittman CEO of Covert Protection ltd, Experienced domestic UK close protection officer with a demonstrated history of working in the security and investigations industry. Skilled in Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training, Management, and Leadership and experience in all aspects of the security industry for 30 years. Steve is also recognised in advanced investigations and surveillance. 

Qualifications
  • SIA Door Supervisor cert Nº 1015 0086 5029 1784 
  • SIA Close Protection cert Nº 1085 8983 8910 8918 
  • Phoenix Level 3 Qualified in Evasive and Defensive Driver Training
  • Phoenix Level 3 Qualifed Survelliance and Counter Surveillance cert Nº 508714
  • Phoenix Unarmed Combat Certified
  • QNUK Level 3 Award for First Person on Scene (International) (RQF) 
  • British Bodyguard association cert Nº5843 
  • Professional Investigators Network Training Course Diploma cert Nº 510271

Lee Warrent

Operations Manager Covert Protection 

Lee Warrent Operations Manager Covert Protection, Experienced Hostile Environment Close Protection Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the government relations industry. Skilled in Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Emergency Management, Physical Security, Public Speaking, Risk Assessment, and Offshore and domestic Security Operations. Strong professional in military and high-level protective services. 

Qualifications
  • SIA Non-Front Line (Managers) 
  • SIA Door Supervisor cert Nº SEC6723947
  • SIA Close Protection cert Nº SEC3928567
  • ITOL The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (International HQ) Close Protection Hostile Environment Program cert Nº 09573393
  • Direct Action International and Centre for 5th Generation warfare studies, Close Protection Management. Cert Nº 20150602 Licence 09573393
  • City & Guilds, Maritime Security Operatives. Cert Nº 5501673121/80
  • ITOL The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (International HQ) Functional Intelligence Management cert Nº 09573393
  • Centre for 5th Generation warfare studies, National Security Analyst Program. Mod1, cert Nº 20160602 Licence 09573393
  • QNUK Level 3 Award for First Person on Scene (International) (RQF) cert Nº QN0250729