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The Importance of Obtaining a Bodyguard License
by Executive Protection Institute EPI was founded in 1978When it comes to getting the most rewarding jobs as a security professional, can you do without the right licensing? Well, no. You cannot. Any bodyguard who works in transit, close protection, door supervision, surveillance, or security must hold a valid bodyguard license. After all, it is what helps the employers and clients know that you are a competent security professional who is qualified for the job. Having said that, for many aspiring close protection operatives, the technicalities surrounding bodyguard licenses and how to obtain one are a bit difficult to understand.
Are you eligible for a license?
Candidates applying for their bodyguard license must be over the age of 18 years old and have completed a range of courses in personal protection training to deem them qualified and competent for a job in the security and surveillance industry.
How to file for a license?
Applying for the appropriate license as part of your bodyguard training course is easy. All you have to do is fill out an application form online or request a paper copy for you to fill in at home and post. You can also ask your employer to submit the application on your behalf and cover the subsequent license fee and renewal (subject to employment). The application process generally takes up to a month, and applicants can receive their up to date license shortly after. If further extensive checks are required, the time it takes for system entry and license decision may vary and take longer than the standard duration to reach completion.
Conclusion
Completing your bodyguard training and obtaining a license will allow you to showcase your bodyguard training and close protection qualifications to your prospective clients; let a proper bodyguard license be your ticket to better job prospects and a brighter future in the security, surveillance, and close protection field.
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EPI was founded in 1978
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