Bodyguard Security Training
Bodyguards, also known as close protection officers or executive protectors, protect individuals such as politicians or celebrities from physical threats. Bodyguards must undergo intense and thorough training at certified schools before they can seek gainful employment.
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Training
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Those seeking to become bodyguards must undergo rigorous training. There are dozens of protective service training schools throughout the United States. These programs teach students first aid, armed and unarmed combat techniques, firearms tactics, vehicle switch tactics, estate protection, covert protection, route planning, behavioral intelligence and other subjects. While some training can be completed remotely, all bodyguards will need to attend a school to log at least several days worth of physical training on-site. The length and price of these training sessions largely depends upon the school and training subject matter. Most schools offer residencies to students during the training activities.
Choosing Schools
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Prospective bodyguards must choose their school carefully, as certain schools specialize in certain protective services. Bodyguards can advance their careers by choosing to specialize in certain areas, and must choose schools accordingly.
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Considerations
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A high school education is mandatory to work as a bodyguard, while a military or law enforcement background is preferable but not necessary. Those interested in becoming bodyguards must be willing to travel, work long and irregular hours, and enjoy physical action. There is no set salary for a bodyguard. Payment largely depends upon the economy, services and hours requested, the level of risk, the amount of travel and the client's profile. Bodyguards must be able to market themselves and build a social contacts network in order to succeed.
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