By Douglas Belton

Several years ago I was on a layover at Midway Airport when I noticed a professionally dressed woman looking in my direction wearing an expression that I quickly recognized as one of familiarity.  You know the look that someone gives you right before the index finger begins to wag and that age old line rolls off the tongue, “Hey, don’t I know you from someplace?”

The interesting thing was that she wasn’t so much looking at me as she was looking at my black portfolio with the bright red embossed emblem which read, “SPI” for, Southern Police Institute.  That black portfolio and the Kentucky Colonel plaque that hangs in my office are the membership cards that tie me into an elite group of law enforcement professionals with whom I share a common experience and a common set of credentials.

In law enforcement circles there are only a few command schools that really matter, The FBI Academy, Northwestern Command School, and the Southern Police Institute.  If you have attended one of those three schools you have met the first several key requirements for any command level police chief job you might be pursuing.

Much talk has been made of two essential ingredients for success in the professional world these days.  The two new buzz words are “Branding” and “Networking.”  If you want to get the job or the contract its all about your brand and your network, few other things matter as much.  As it is in the world of law enforcement, there are certain executive protection schools that will set you apart from the competition and effectively “Brand” you as a serious contender for desirable work and that will expand your “Network” so that you are not alone in marketing yourself.

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Legendary Tony Scotti will be teaching two executive protection seminars in the Boston Massachusetts area on October 22nd and the 23rd.Day one will be focused on Security Driving; day two will concentrate on the skills needed to succeed in  the executive protection industry. Space is limited – register now to avoid disappointment. Click on links below for additional information.

Security Driver Seminar
This one day classroom program, developed and instructed by Tony Scotti, based on his 38 years of experience conducting training programs and vehicle operations in all types of environments.
http://www.securitydriver.com/training/advanced_security_driver_seminar.html

A Seminar on the “Business of Protection”
The most common commodity in this country is unrealized potential – Calvin Coolidge
You can spend more time on training that increase’s your potential, or you could spend your time on training that releases your potential. Unless you can get your potential to the market place, all it is -is potential. http://www.securitydriver.com/training/business_of_protection_seminar.html

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Residential/Executive Protection Security Team Member CA South Bay Area.

 We are currently looking to fill multiple slots on the residential side of the house.

The candidate must have a good understanding and experience with SOPs on a residential/executive protection security detail.

Prior corporate and/or family environment experience preferred.

A good understanding of the latest technology in CCTV systems, use of blackberry, use of computer programs/Internet/spreadsheets/docs. Must be a problem solver and multitasker.

Prior experience in executive protection and residential security a must!. Recognized executive protection schools such as Oatman, ESI, EPI, ITG4, TFTT are preferred Must have BSIS guard card as a starting minimum.

First Aid/AED/First Responder/EMT certificate a big plus. Instructor certifications even better.

Minimum 2 years of college or 3-5 years OJT experience is preferred.

Must have proficient firearms skills to pass an in-house shooting qual.

Must be willing to work 15-18, 12hr shifts, days and/or nights, per month.

Pay is above average with a possible pay increase after the 6 month probation period.

Must be a team player, clean cut and physically fit.

The right candidate must pass a background check and in-house training assessment. Specific training provided upon hire.

 No benefits are offered at this time.

Email resume to residentialsecurityjobs@gmail.com

To be successful in most fields you have to have some type of formalized or specialized education under your belt in order to teach you both the basic and advanced skills needed to succeed in a specific job. Whether that job is an auto mechanic, a draftsmen or accountant, those entering into the field of Executive Protection are also required to have some type of formal and advanced training.

In many cases you will have an extremely hard time finding employment, either with a team or as an individual without a formalized education. It is also important to remember that as an Executive Protection Specialist you have to continue on your path for excellence. Just because you graduated from the ABC school of Executive Protection does not mean that your education is complete. It is imperative for you to constantly continue to learn; the old saying “knowledge is power” is true. The more bodyguard training you have the better off you will be and the more successful you will have in the EP industry.

It has been alarming to discover that many scam businesses and unscrupulous people are taking advantage of people who are eager to get into this field.

In the interest of providing our visitors with the best information available to succeed in this business, Bodyguard Careers has prepared the top Executive Protection Specialist school listings in response to this dishonest trend. Countless inquiries from individuals who have asked for basic information regarding education and training also contributed to it. Brief descriptions of each bodyguard schools are included. Please be sure to visit them to learn firsthand how they can be of help to you. I look forward to sharing in your success. I know you will find as I have, that you are on a career path that is both interesting and profitable.

Sincerely

Harlan (Hucky) Austin

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