§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

bodyguard

Bodyguards offer protection to their clients against injury, attacks and harassment.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

check methods security threats body language

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

legal requirements related to ammunition first response legal use-of-force surveillance methods European firearms-control legislation

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor surveillance equipment drive vehicles ensure compliance with types of weapons coordinate patrols assist police investigations patrol areas interrogate individuals identify surveillance devices provide protective escort assist emergency services check official documents apply advanced driving techniques provide secured transportation identify terrorism threats operate radio equipment deal with aggressive behaviour search for explosive devices

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)