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Rooted in service. Open to all.
The career platform for security and professional driving. Build a verified operator profile, access world-class funded training, and get placed with trusted firms through our live jobs board. Built for those bound by service, and open to anyone ready for what’s next.
Your service shaped who you are; we help shape who you become.
Welcome to The Ops Con
About us →
The Ops Con was founded to bridge the gap between military and emergency service professionals and their next chapter in civilian life. We understand the unique challenges of transition because we've been there.
Our mission is simple: provide world-class training, career support, and a global network that empowers veterans and blue light professionals to achieve excellence in their new careers.
Through our network of founding partners including Ronin SA, Belgraves of London, USGC, and many more, we offer unparalleled training opportunities that translate military discipline and skills into civilian success.
Your Path to Excellence
All training →Comprehensive training programs and resources designed specifically for veterans and blue light professionals transitioning to civilian careers.
The Academy
6-week intensive program combining Close Protection training, protocol and service standards, and advanced driving with world-renowned partners like Ronin SA, Belgraves of London, and The Ops Con Academy.
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Training Courses
Access specialised courses from our trusted partners across security, medical response, firearms, and professional development. CPD accredited training for your career advancement.
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Store
Curated selection of professional equipment, survival guides, medical supplies, and literature. Every purchase supports The Ops Con's mission.
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Jobs Board
Discover your next role in the security, close protection, and specialist operations industry. Browse opportunities from trusted partners.
Explore Jobs Board →Join The Ops Con Community
All plans →Get exclusive Operator Pro discounts on all training courses, premium products from our store, and access to our global network of professionals. Plus priority booking for The Academy and partner events.
Flexible monthly and annual Operator Pro plans to suit your needs.
Save on training courses and store products
Get first access to Academy and partner events
Connect with professionals worldwide
Monthly updates on opportunities and events
Access exclusive professional development content
Special rates with our trusted partners
£10,000 Academy Funding
The Academy →Members can be selected for a fully funded place on The Ops Con Academy - world-class training worth £10,000
World-Class Professional Training
Get selected for fully funded training across three programmes with our founding partners
Close Protection Programme
Internationally accredited Close Protection certification combining advanced security tactics, threat assessment, and operational planning
The Principal Protocol
Learn protocol and service standards for UHNW clients and luxury environments
Advanced Driving Course
Delivered by former law-enforcement specialists, this immersive programme blends advanced driving mastery with exceptional soft-skills development to prepare candidates for Royal, Diplomatic, and VIP clients.
How to Be Eligible
Immediate Eligibility
Eligible to be selected from day one
After 12 Months
Eligible after 12 consecutive payments
Join The Ops Con today and opt-in to be considered for selection
Making a Difference
Visit their website →Your membership directly supports the Veteran community
Afghanistan Veterans Community
The Afghanistan Veterans' Community (AVC) unites those who served in Afghanistan through connection, remembrance, and shared understanding. Rooted in empathy, unity, and progress, the AVC honours the past, supports its members in the present, and ensures their collective story endures for generations to come.
How Your Membership Works
Every pound of your membership is invested back into the community
To Charity
Supporting Afghanistan Veterans Community and their vital work with Veterans and families
Training Fund
Funding fully sponsored Ops Con Academy places and enabling free or subsidised training across partner courses, helping members access world-class opportunities and career progression
Reinvestment
Running networking opportunities, recruitment events, free events, increasing discounts, training and services offered
Our Global Partners
All partners →We work with industry-leading organisations to provide world-class training and career opportunities.
Featured Products
The store →Carefully curated equipment, guides, and supplies for professionals. Every purchase supports our mission.
The Ops Con Micro-Guide Edition 6: Setting Up Your Operator Profile
A quick, practical guide to setting up an Ops Con Operator Profile that gets you seen by the partners who hire.
CIVVY Magazine
CIVVY is the UK's independent magazine for veterans, written by the people who've lived it.
The Trace - Sniper Statue
We call them the Statues of Liberty.
MERE FREC 3 Response Kit
MERE FREC 3 Response Kit. A collection of medical supplies and equipment specifically assembled to provide immediate care and address common injuries or medical emergencies.
What our members say
Verified reviews from the members who train, equip and operate with The Ops Con.
I purchased the MERE FREC 4 Response Kit and Response Bag, and I am extremely impressed with the quality of both products. The equipment is well made, professionally packaged, and contains everything I personally look for in a reliable response kit.
Although there were some challenges during the process of obtaining the products, The Ops Con team kept me informed throughout and went above and beyond to ensure that I received my order.
I would highly recommend these products to anyone looking for high-quality, reliable medical equipment and professional packaging. I can confidently recommend The Ops Con team for their excellent customer service, communication, and commitment to delivering quality products.
Latest News & Updates
All news →Keep up to date with The Ops Con community, industry insights, and career opportunities.
Open Comms
How many of us actually enjoy networking? Our first event, Open Comms, was the opposite: no agenda, no pitch, just good people and better stories.
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The Company We Keep
The industry is swamped with training providers and companies to work for, and telling the good from the bad is hard. Here is how our partner network takes the guesswork out, and why it matters to you.
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More Strings to Your Bow: Which Courses Are Worth Doing After Your CP Licence?
You have got your CP licence. So has everyone else in the queue. Professional development is what you add on top, the extras that set you apart, keep your diary full and tell an employer you take the job seriously. How to choose the right courses, read the desirable list on a job ad, and where to train.
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A free Operator account opens the full jobs board. Operator Pro adds exclusive discounts on training courses and products, plus our global network of professionals.
