Archive for October, 2006

Written on October 19th, 2006 by Hucky

Executive Protection Books

We receive daily requests from our readers for book recommendations. Your requests have been heard, and Bodyguard Careers is proud to announce our reading list! Below is a list of handpicked books that we recommend. Hover over the book cover to get a description. All books are available on amazon.com!

The Executive Protection Professional\'s Manual Introduction to Executive Protection The Art of Executive Protection Bodyguard Manual - Revised Edition (Bodyguard Manual: Protection Techniques of Professionals) Executive Protection New: Solutions for a New Era Executive Protection: A Professional\'s Guide To Bodyguarding Welcome to the Real World: A Dangerous Place to Be Caught Unprepared

Written on October 16th, 2006 by Hucky

Executive/Dignitary Protection

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Fortune 500 company is seeking qualified individuals to fill several openings for full time Executive Protection Specialist (Bodyguard) These positions require a high degree of professionalism.

Requirements: Must have a minimum five years Executive/Dignitary Protection, preferably Military or Law Enforcement background, good physical condition

Starting pay will be 55k, plus benefits, medical, dental, vision, 401k.

Reply to: job-221326705@craigslist.org

Written on October 13th, 2006 by Hucky

“How much can I earn as a bodyguard”

By: Harlan (Hucky) Austin

By now you’ve been asking, “How much can I earn as a bodyguard?” The fees associated with this type of work vary depending upon many factors, including:

· Your Prior Experience, Skills & Training
· Client Profile
· Level of Risk
· Amount of Travel Required
· Locale & Circumstances of the Detail
· Range of Duties for the Position
There are no set fees for bodyguard employment. All fees are arranged by negotiation. The more skills you have, the more experience the more you can earn. A highly skilled bodyguard may earn $125,000 per year plus bonuses, but these are often positions with specific requirements, and locations around the world.

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Written on October 12th, 2006 by Hucky

Security Protective Officer

Home Security / Executive Protection 

Location: Washington,DC
Salary:$43,713 to $47,077                                 

It is the function of the CIA to provide timely, reliable and useful information to the President and national policymakers. Within this mission, it is the role of the Security Center to provide a comprehensive, worldwide security program that protects Agency personnel, programs, information, facilities and activities.

The CIA’s Security Protective Service (SPS) is actively seeking highly qualified and motivated applicants to serve as uniformed federal police officers in the Northern Virginia area. The mission of the SPS is the protection of Agency personnel, facilities and information through the enforcement of Federal Laws and Agency Regulations. The Security Protective Service provides a full range of high quality security/police services through a variety of specialty units and fixed posts where officers routinely work eight-hour shifts to include weekends/holidays and may be directed to work overtime. Premium pay is compensated for working Sundays, nights and holidays. Career enhancements can be obtained by pursuing assignments in the areas of: Threat Management, K-9, Explosive Ordinance Detection, HAZMAT, Security Operations and Court Liaison.
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Written on October 11th, 2006 by Hucky

Basic Sniper

This intense course is designed to meet the training needs of the special operations sniper. Students must also pass a written test to become certified as a Law Enforcement Sniper. This course will cover psychological and physical requirements of the sniper. Use of force, marksmanship, nomenclature, firing positions, commands, rifle maintenance, ballistics, range estimation, cover & concealment, effects of weather & time of day, and making the shot.

 

5 Days (40 Hours)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$400.00

Who Should Attend

Student must be certified peace officers or active military personnel in good standing with their department or unit. Student must provide agency identification on first day.

What to Bring

BDU’s or other similar tactical uniform

Personal Tactical equipment

Load-bearing Vest or Web-Gear

Ear & Eye Protection

Tactical Rifle with 500 rounds of ammunition

http://www.texastactical.com/

Blackhawk SWIFT Sling for M4 w/ Collapsible stock, Ambi.