Bodyguard
A Bodyguard, also known as a Personal Protection Officer (PPO), is a security professional responsible for ensuring the physical safety of clients such as executives, celebrities, politicians, and high-net-worth individuals. They assess threats, plan secure routes, and respond swiftly to emergencies. Bodyguards must maintain peak physical fitness, situational awareness, and discretion at all times. Many hold certifications in first aid, defensive driving, and firearms. The role demands adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to operate in high-pressure environments.
- bodyguard
- personal protection officer
- executive protection
- close protection
- security specialist
- PPO
- VIP security
- threat assessment
- armed security
- private security
- celebrity protection
- security detail
- protective services
- surveillance
- risk management
Available courses
22
Students
130
Average monthly income
$4K - $15K
Close Protection Course
This Close Protection Course gives you the operational skills, tactical knowledge, and professional standards required to work as a competent close protection officer. From threat assessment and advance work to defensive driving and emergency medical response, every module is built around real-world protection scenarios. If you are serious about a career guarding high-profile principals, this is where you start.
Students
1
Workload
4h - 360h
Rating
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What does a Bodyguard do
Conduct advance security assessments of venues, travel routes, and events to identify and mitigate potential threats before the client arrives.
Provide close personal protection to clients during daily activities, public appearances, and travel, maintaining a constant security presence.
Coordinate with law enforcement, event security teams, and other personnel to ensure comprehensive protection plans are executed effectively.
Respond rapidly to security incidents, medical emergencies, or threats, applying first aid, defensive tactics, or evacuation procedures as needed.
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