bodyguard
Bodyguards offer protection to their clients against injury, attacks and harassment. They accompany individuals such as politicians and actors to various events and gatherings. Bodyguards observe the surrounding environment, anticipate threats and respond to security emergencies. They may carry and use guns.
Also called: personal security worker, personal protection officer, close protection officer, personal safety specialist, protection officer, personal safety worker
- 24
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
24- adapt to changing situations
- body language
- check methods
- check subjects
- communicate with customers
- comply with the principles of self-defence
- control crowd
- detain offenders
- execute inspection walkway
- identify security threats
- identify suspicious behaviour
- liaise with security authorities
- manage major incidents
- perform body searches
- perform security checks
- practice vigilance
- protect important clients
- provide first aid
- react calmly in stressful situations
- restrain individuals
- secure premises
- security threats
- stay alert
- work in shifts
Optional skills
22- apply advanced driving techniques
- assist emergency services
- assist police investigations
- check official documents
- coordinate patrols
- deal with aggressive behaviour
- drive vehicles
- ensure compliance with types of weapons
- European firearms-control legislation
- first response
- identify surveillance devices
- identify terrorism threats
- interrogate individuals
- legal requirements related to ammunition
- legal use-of-force
- monitor surveillance equipment
- operate radio equipment
- patrol areas
- provide protective escort
- provide secured transportation
- search for explosive devices
- surveillance methods
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