Job Description for a Celebrity Bodyguard
Does protecting Hollywood's A-list celebrities sound like your dream job? Do you consider yourself to be physically strong and have a strong personality to match? If so, then you might consider combining these traits and become a celebrity bodyguard.
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Job Specifics
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Though it may seem glamorous, the job of a celebrity bodyguard requires you to be on-call virtually 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will have to accompany your celebrity boss to a variety of events--everything from awards shows to premieres or on their daily errands.
The constant demands as a celebrity bodyguard means you will have little time to have a personal life. Having a family while being employed as a celebrity bodyguard is almost impossible. That's why celebrity bodyguards are usually single men in their 20s: they don't have wives or children to tend to.
Requirements
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There is no official governing body or professional organization for celebrity bodyguards, so the requirements to become a celebrity bodyguard will vary from client to client.
Generally, celebrities like to employ bodyguards who are not only physically fit but intimidating as well. Nothing keeps an overzealous fan at bay than a large bodyguard.
At the same time, the bodyguard only comes into the picture when he is needed. A celebrity bodyguard should be seen and not heard--you don't want to take the spotlight away from your celebrity client.
A celebrity bodyguard should also be discreet. Many celebrities will ask their employees to sign a confidentiality agreement to ensure that employees won't sell their stories to tabloids. Even if your client doesn't make you sign a confidentiality agreement, it's a good idea to remain quiet about your client's antics if you want to keep your career as a bodyguard. Gossip gets around and you will find yourself without a gig permanently if you tarnish your reputation.
Pay
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Good celebrity bodyguards can command thousands of dollars per week, depending on the caliber of celebrity they are protecting. It's hard to give exact figures, but it is possible you could earn well into the six-figure range if you are good at your job.
Fringe Benefits
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Along with good pay, being a celebrity bodyguard also had good perks. First, you will get to travel with your client to lavish events, vacations and dinners. You will also stay in fine accommodations and chances are your celebrity client will give you gifts. You will be working when you enjoy these things; however, chances are you wouldn't have experienced this if you pursued another career.
Finding Jobs
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Being a celebrity bodyguard can be lucrative and full of perks. That's why many strong men are trying to break into the celebrity bodyguard industry. The competition for job is tough and relies mostly on word-of-mouth and networking.
To get started on your way to a career as a celebrity bodyguard, consider moving to Los Angeles or New York. These locations are where the majority of celebrities live and work in the United States and this is where the jobs will be.
Next, hone your skills. Work as a bouncer at an exclusive club or venue. Learn the techniques behind being a bodyguard for a period of time and build your reputation. Also use this time to meet people in the industry.
Once you start making contacts in the industry, ask them to recommend you as a bodyguard to celebrities they know. Once you get that big break, it is all about working hard and cementing your reputation into an exciting and fast-paced career.
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