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3 key steps to becoming a bodyguard

by Executive Protection Institute EPI was founded in 1978

Have you decided to become a personal bodyguard or you have a passion for serving high profile individuals? If so, then you might also be aware of how dangerous this job can be and the dangers you have to face while serving your business executives.

A bodyguard is a trained professional security officer whose duty is to safeguard the high-ranking people who are important like a celebrity, corporate executive, a political office holder, and a professional sportsman. Becoming a bodyguard is not as easy as people think. There are many risks and dangers that bodyguard faces, and they always need to be attentive. Before you join any training institute, you should know about a few essential steps that can help you become a great bodyguard.

The tips are mentioned below.

Training

The qualification required for a bodyguard is to have a high school diploma at least, or you should be GED equivalent. High school level education gives proof of having a fundamental knowledge of the skills that a bodyguard should have before taking further training on the job. And, a diploma or GED proves that you will be able to make the right decision and co-operate with your other security professionals. This is the education part; now when it comes to joining a training institute, you should join an institute that provides a proper certification for this profession. And also, the institute should provide training on how to handle firearms, how to be a good security driver, defensive tactics, and many more specialized courses.

Will-power

Will-power is that which increases the capacity of bodyguard to take the pressure of protecting others, and a bodyguard should have a strong will-power for their job. Good security escorts know why it is important to secure your executive from their rivals. If a situation comes when all of a sudden something goes wrong, then you don’t need to react in that situation, you need to use your will-power.

Quick-thinking

For a bodyguard, it is very essential to be practical and rationale. If you are a bodyguard, you have to be always alert and a quick decision maker while safeguarding your business executives. These qualities are required for a security officer because when an incident takes place and someone attacks your executive, you need to tackle the situation patiently.

If you think that you have covered the above things, you can become a great security officer. And, can fulfill the demands of your executives by having private security training from a good institute.


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