Bodyguards, also known as close protection operatives (CPOs), protect clients (individuals or groups) from the risk of possible violence, kidnapping or terrorist threat, or from unwanted attention of stalkers or fans. They usually specialise in low risk or high risk environments.
You could be:
Most bodyguards work on a self-employed basis. Pay depends on the client or company, experience and the risk of the job involved. A low risk job can pay anywhere from £100 to £500 a day A high risk job, or one involving the protection of high profile or very wealthy clients, can pay between £500 and £1000 a day. An extremely high risk job can pay up to £1,500 a day.
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Most bodyguards work for private security firms. You will find a list of accredited firms on the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) website.
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You need to be:
You must have:
Once you are working as a bodyguard you may do other courses to keep your skills up to date.
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
British Bodyguard Association
E-mail:
admin@the-bba.org.uk
Website:
https://www.the-bba.org.uk
Twitter:
@theBBA
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BritishBodyguardAssociation/
British Security Industry Association
Tel: 01905 342 020
Website:
http://www.bsia.co.uk
Twitter:
@thebsia
Security Industry Authority (SIA)
Website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/security-industry-authority
Twitter:
@SIAuk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thesiauk/
The website has an online step-by-step guide to applying for a licence.