A naturally irrefutable and prevailing sense of self confidence and authoritarianism whilst on duty is a key quality required to work in the bodyguard industry. Representing a visual preventative, a bodyguard will deter those acting inappropriately, vandals, thieves and people attempting to gain unlawful access to a certain property. Either observing through monitoring alarm systems, regular foot patrols, monitoring video surveillance systems for signs of crime, fire or disorder, an on site security guard can quickly respond to a trespasser.



Bodyguards require a naturally irrefutable and prevailing sense of self confidence and authoritarianism whilst on duty. Acting as a visual preventative a bodyguard will be the deterrent to those acting inappropriately, vandals, thieves and people attempting to gain unlawful access to a certain property. Either observing through foot patrols, monitoring alarm systems, monitoring video surveillance systems for signs of crime, fire or disorder, an on site security guard can immediately respond to an intrusion. Monitoring and recording the intruder's actions so you can fully inform the police of all the details to enable the police to effectively capture the perpetrator.

The response techniques vary vastly and a security guard will have a range of well established best practice reactions that allow them to confidently and unreservedly enter any heated situation that may arise. The "detect, deter, observe and report" method is used among some bodyguard firms and agencies worldwide. Some bodyguard vacancies may require you to perform a citizens arrest in order to detain an intruder. Officers with appropriate training may perform arrest and control procedures including handcuffing and restraining, operating emergency equipment, performing first aid and CPR, taking accurate notes, writing detailed reports, and performing other tasks as required by the client they are guarding.

One of the area's of security that you may be assigned to is access control. Ensuring that personnel wishing to gain access via building entrances and vehicle barriers have the correct passes or identification before entering the premises, you are the front line of control that is often a very effective security deterrent.

A host of minor emergencies which may occur such as lost persons, lockouts or dead vehicle batteries may require you to be in attendance to allow access to emergency or recover services. With a familiarity of the surrounding area you my be asked to give directions to emergency and recover services. In serious emergencies you will be required to aid the emergency services by directing foot traffic to safe locations or directing the emergency services to injured people and locations needing their attention. Keeping a record of all such instances is imperative so that a full investigation can go ahead if. In this situation any person with a background that could save time and lives is utilised.

As a security guard the positions you may be stationed t could include:

seminars and conferences

trade shows and exhibitions

private parties and functions

car parking supervisor

exhibit protection, galleries, shows, museums

retail stores and shopping centres

music festivals and concerts

sports and athletic events