About Big 5 Protection
Established in 2015, we are a small team dedicated to assisting those at the front line, who are combatting the Illegal Wildlife Trade
What We Do
We do everything in our power to deliver training, mentorship and consultancy to those battling good conservation causes. From the selection and training of new anti-poaching scouts and rangers to adding specialist and advanced skills. There's little we can't turn our experienced hands to, but if we can't, we know someone who can!
Who We Are
We're an equal mix of former law enforcement or military service personnel who have been at the top of our game but by no means ready to retire yet. Each of us are dedicated to using our accrued operational and training experiences wherever we can worldwide.
What We Are Looking For
People (all ages and genders) with hardy personalities, large doses of humility, honesty, integrity and total loyalty to the cause and the people and organisations they represent and serve.
Typical skill-sets that are most needed include a mix of military and law enforcement, medical & veterinary, management and project management - each with the ability to deliver under pressure and with limited resources, in situations that initially may seem hopeless and despairing. Good communication is important, written and verbal or at least the confidence and commitment to develop these skills as you go. The ability to get on with people, to create a good first impression and not to immediately clash with someone because you don't agree with their lifestyle or point of view.
What We Are Not Looking For
We see them all the time, most often on social media, as they seldom make it to the forward edge of conservation.
Those who are more obsessed with posting pictures of themselves, in warrior rig, sunglasses, posing with weapons, body armour and a large knife or two. All pumped up, they are the mercenaries, ready to declare war on poaching, to show the rangers how it's done and to create havoc.
