Security jobs overseas are highly sought after because they are often in exotic locations, are exciting, and they pay very well. These jobs are normally contract positions where you are sent over for a certain period of time and can pay anywhere from $50,000 to over $100,000. Commonly, the companies hiring are either corporations that [...]

If you’re not sure about why you might want to become a bodyguard, here are a few reasons why it makes for an excellent career. 1) Something Out of the Ordinary A bodyguard is unlike any other kind of job. It’s not easy, as you will discover on any of the bodyguard courses that you [...]

A bodyguard company is contacted for bodyguard protection by celebrities like sportsperson, movie stars etc. whereas important public personalities like politicians, head of the states etc are protected by the governmental bodyguard agencies. For public figures with higher risk, several bodyguards are employed for protection whereas in the case of those with lower risks, often [...]

There are bodyguards who are there with high-profile people to ensure their safety and protection. The number of bodyguards varies in different cases, some have only one, and others may have two or three. But the duty of all these men is to provide security to their client. In recent few years we have seen [...]

A lot of people are put off working in the security industry because they perceive it as a difficult industry to break into. That couldn’t be further from the truth. There are various training courses, from close protection training to bodyguard courses. The majority of the public have the perception that you have to have [...]

If you want to hiring a bodyguard here are tips to help you find a good one. Start your search by looking for bodyguard agencies. Agency’s usually list their candidate’s training, and will more often have actual professionals. It is an agency’s business to hire and train the best types of bodyguards, so they will [...]

A certain class of scientists, technicians, and engineers are also working towards the development of material to counteract the danger to these weapons. With the development of high effect firearms comes the parallel improvement on body armor. The first incarnation of armor in human history was the kind made of leather and animal skin. Then [...]

Personal Protective Equipment is an important step in protecting against these hazards (and in most situations, is an OSHA requirement). The type of work being performed will dictate the safety gear that needs to be worn. However, there are five categories of equipment that should be considered when doing all hot work. Respirators: Respirators provide [...]

Many training companies just go through the motions and deliver training to the minimum standards required by the governing bodies. Whilst this training will get you a licence, it will probably not equip you with the skills necessary for you to become a professional bodyguard. Good training is expensive but you cannot base your choice [...]

The need for women in the executive protection field has continued to grow. In India, a new training course has been established for women to learn bodyguarding skills, to meet increasing demands. Female clients are more frequently requesting female bodyguards. In Moscow, intelligent women between 21 and 37 can apply at the one school available [...]