Bodyguard Qualities

Are you suited to a bodyguard job? You must have the following qualities. These including being physically fit, able to work as part of a team, work independently when required, great observation skills, can maintain client confidentiality, remain calm under pressure, good planning skills and good interpersonal skills then a job in the Bodyguard industry may be just right for you. Most employers look for people who "fit in". Do you look right in a suit, can you dress business casual? If so an Executive can use your protection.

Training

Depending on the skills and training you have already undertaken will determine whether you need extensive bodyguard training. Of course any new candidate will need to undertake a basic bodyguard course to understand all aspects of this industry and these can usually be completed at a city close to you. Depending on whom you work for in bodyguard jobs and what your duties are, the following skills may be called upon. These include close protection, Anti-terrorism, First Aid, Risk Assessment, Weapons Disarming, Unarmed Combat, Counter Surveillance, Dispute Resolution, Advanced / Defensive Driving and Executive Protection.

Salary

Even if you have no previous experience, it is possible to begin bodyguard jobs, once you have completed approved training. Salaries for bodyguard jobs do vary, but as an example, experienced bodyguards can earn around US $55,000 a year. Bodyguards, who work for VIPs or other people with high security threats against them, can earn over US $180,000 a year. Generally speaking, the greater the threat to the person you are protecting, the more money you will earn by keeping them safe.