Mark Lonsdale is a tactical trainer and has authored several books geared to the Special Operations community. BODYGUARD - A Guide to VIP Protection is an in-depth study of the methods and training required to be a successful executive protection specialist. This extensive work is a huge reference and training manual for all types of bodyguards and executive protection services.
If you have a limited budget and not very much time to dedicate to research this is a excellent book.

Ideal candidate will be discreet, polished an well grounded. Applicants must be bilingual (Spanish) must have experience working in Nicaragua. Candidates should be fully trained and familiar with small detail protective operations and logistical support functions. International experience preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• Five Years Experience as an Executive Protection Specialist
• Fluent in Spanish
• Working Knowledge of Nicaragua
• 10 Years Martial Arts
• Military or Law Enforcement Background.

The successful applicant should be prepared to deploy to Nicaragua in the immediate future.

Please send resumes/CVs to Harlan Austin at email hucky@bodyguardcareers.com stating exactly how you, as the applicant, meet the broad requirements outlined above as well as previous applicable experience.

Harlan (Hucky) Austin

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