Dear Sir or Madam,

With this letter, I would like to express my interest in applying for the job vacancy.

I am attending college in the first year of a degree in forensic sciences and a vast experience of twenty seven years as a soldier of the National Guard of the Republic in Portugal.

I work as Corporal Chief in the operational service in Guarda Nacional Republicana.

I started in the Cavalry Regiment, spent a few years in police stations in the national territory, with the promotion to Cabo I went through the infantry regiment, where I provided security to Portuguese government buildings, as well as the people who worked there, escorts to transport valuables with team leader position.

I worked twelve years in criminal investigation, Coast Guard Unit in Matosinhos (Porto, Portugal). I return to work in a Territorial Police Station, where I answer all calls from the population as a first intervention.

I decided to apply for this position because I want to embrace new projects and live abroad, getting to know new places, people, cultures and ways of working.

The choices of this path were always guided by the high interest shown in the area of ​​security.

In these thirty years, I have had the opportunity to develop my career and take courses such as Close Protection, Private Military Contractor, First Person On Scene, TECC/TCCC, First Aids and shooting, as you can see in my resume. I also have a driver's license.

I practice Krav-Maga, among other sports.

In the field of personal and social skills, I always invest in my self-training, acquired throughout my career as the National Guard of the Republic. I easily adapt to multidisciplinary teams and rotating schedules. I love new challenges and I am also open to new projects.

Finally, I have proficiency in Spanish and English and some knowledge of French, which I believe will be of interest to you.

In January 2022 I started a new project working as a Maritime Security Officer.

At moment I'm working as a MLSO (Maritime Liaison Security Officer) in an anti-piracy project in Africa for the company MEGI project, EXXON MOBIL Company.

I performed the same functions in S. Tomé and Princepe for the company Shell and at the same time I gave tactical and medical training to the S. Tomé and Principe army and navy, but I am looking for new challenges, new opportunities in close protection, PMC or PSD .

As you can see, in addition to investing in tactical training, I also invest a lot in emergency training.

I am a STOP THE BLEDD instructor, TCCC instructor, VCQB instructor, CPO instructor, Combat Medic and CUF course.

EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) course at the University of Colorado.

Instructor – Nigerian Army.

Led and facilitated selection procedures for high-level military training.

Conducted advanced shooting courses and military tactical training.

Administered psychological tests to evaluate and select elite military candidates.

I am a person in good physical condition, regardless of age and especially in excellent psychological condition.

 I did my PMC course in Basra -Iraq with Euseca Hungary

I have in total 30 years of military life and good experience.

I just need an opportunity

I would like you to check my CV and I will be available for any clarification

My resume, which is below, provides additional information about my background and qualifications.

I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours faithfully,

Paulo Maciel