| Before you make a life changing job decision such as | | | | must have the following qualities. These including |
| throwing in your old job, and possibly relocating for a | | | | being physically fit, able to work as part of a team, |
| bodyguard job, it is important that you know what | | | | work independently when required, great observation |
| the work entails, and what you can expect with a | | | | skills, can maintain client confidentiality, remain calm |
| job in the industry.Working ConditionsFor many | | | | under pressure, good planning skills and good |
| people, the main reason for taking up bodyguard | | | | interpersonal skills then a job in the Bodyguard |
| employment is because they are almost always | | | | industry may be just right for you.TrainingDepending |
| guaranteed action in their work, and possibly an | | | | on the skills and training you have already undertaken |
| element of danger also. However with the bodyguard | | | | will determine whether you need extensive |
| training they have obtained, they are well versed | | | | bodyguard training. Of course any new candidate will |
| about how to handle any difficult situations that arise. | | | | need to undertake a basic bodyguard course to |
| A properly trained bodyguard is able to fend off 4 | | | | understand all aspects of this industry and these can |
| unarmed attackers. Also, taking up bodyguard training | | | | usually be completed at a city close to you. |
| and working in the industry can allow you to earn a | | | | Depending on whom you work for in bodyguard jobs |
| substantial income, especially when you are providing | | | | and what your duties are, the following skills may be |
| Executive or VIP protection. The average hours a | | | | called upon. These include close protection, |
| bodyguard will work are 6 hours with a rotation of | | | | Anti-terrorism, First Aid, Risk Assessment, Weapons |
| other operatives, but the company you are working | | | | Disarming, Unarmed Combat, Counter Surveillance, |
| for usually determines this.The IndustryWith the | | | | Dispute Resolution, Advanced / Defensive Driving and |
| increase of violence throughout areas in the world, | | | | Executive Protection.SalaryEven if you have no |
| more people are taking on bodyguards to protect | | | | previous experience, it is possible to begin bodyguard |
| themselves and their families. Thus the number of | | | | jobs, once you have completed approved training. |
| bodyguard jobs has increased with the need to | | | | Salaries for bodyguard jobs do vary, but as an |
| increased security for all types of circumstances. The | | | | example, experienced bodyguards can earn around |
| number of security that may be required for one | | | | US $55,000 a year. Bodyguards, who work for VIPs |
| particular occasion can be up to 300 bodyguards | | | | or other people with high security threats against |
| while travelling through dangerous areas. The US | | | | them, can earn over US $180,000 a year. Generally |
| President can need up to 100 bodyguards at any one | | | | speaking, the greater the threat to the person you |
| time.BenefitsThere are many benefits to become a | | | | are protecting, the more money you will earn by |
| bodyguard; some of these include earning top | | | | keeping them safe.If you are serious about wanting |
| salaries, spending time with celebrities and VIPs, | | | | to take up bodyguard jobs - regardless of whether |
| frequent change of location to keep work challenging, | | | | its in the United States, United Kingdom, or |
| and frequent travelling. If you are someone who | | | | elsewhere in the world, there is a lot to know before |
| does mind constant travel, many days away from | | | | you starting applying for any jobs. Don't ruin your |
| home at a time, irregular hours and would rather | | | | chances in the industry by applying for the wrong |
| work at one location, then being a bodyguard is | | | | jobs or the right jobs in the wrong places - as this |
| probably not the best job option for you.Bodyguard | | | | can damage your future employment prospects. |
| QualitiesAre you suited to a bodyguard job? You | | | | |