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True Bodyguard Stories #3 The Mysterious Mr. Larson

True Bodyguard Stories

This is not a story about glamour and protecting international superstars. This is a true suits.jpgstory about a team of bodyguards trying to survive in a tough industry. All people and places have been changed due to discretion and client security. But the core of the story is the absolute truth.

In 2004 I had started a North European-based Bodyguard Agency with some of my friends. We all had great ambitions for the new firm, since the team was comprised of former army special services and law enforcement agents with executive protection training and bodyguard experience. My partner Steen had  trained the year before at ESI Academy in the US and we felt that we had what it takes to make it in the industry.

Four months passed, and we had only had a handful of clients, mostly short-term assignments. More “bouncer” work than “bodyguard work” Steen used to call it. We took assignments like protecting women from physically abusive husbands or boyfriends.

Landing those Executive Protection contracts was challenging, because in Europe, there are more trained bodyguards than actual jobs. But we were optimistic. Finally, in December of 2004 we got the call we where waiting for. A lawyer (let’s call him Mr. Larson) said that he was going to Rotterdam in Holland and needed Close Personal Protection for the trip. He told me that he had a meeting and a deal that he needed to close with one of his clients there. Mr. Larson said that if he liked working with us, he would consider hiring us as full-time drivers and bodyguards. Steen and I went to meet with Mr. Larson and he seemed like a nice person and we were glad to finally get some serious protection work. [Read more…] about True Bodyguard Stories #3 The Mysterious Mr. Larson

Advance Work First Line of Defense

Executive Protection Articles, Hucky Austin

By Hucky Austin

Kudos to Kid Rock’s bodyguard “Little Bear” for conducting advance work and finding a kid.jpghidden surveillance camera that was installed in Rock’s dressing room. The performer was in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Myth night club, where his personal security team discovered the illegal spyware.

As someone who has worked for years with entertainers, I cannot express enough how important it is to be diligent conducting advance work. It will not only protect the client, but help you to keep your job! I am not going to lie–it’s not exactly the most interesting or exciting aspect of working as a bodyguard, but it can make everything go smoothly.

I remember times when I’d have already put in a long day with a particular celebrity, who would then tell us he’d like to go to a local club after the concert. As exhausted as I might have been, it was important to never become lax in advance work. I’d run out ahead and figure out the best route, how to get the celebrity in through an unobtrusive entrance, find a safe “holding area” for him, locate the restrooms, all emergency exits, and anticipate and watch for any fans or paparazzi who had somehow managed to figure out where we were going, and followed. I’d take notes of where everything was and the security team would all be apprised of the venue floor plan.

You work with a lot of maps when you’re a bodyguard–when we traveled out of the state (or the country) we were constantly consulting maps. We may have flown in a private jet, but once landing in a city that is on the look-out for a celebrity’s arrival, life is anything but private, and we’d need to know exactly how to get from the airport to the hotel. [Read more…] about Advance Work First Line of Defense

TIPS FOR JOB-SEEKERS

Career Advice, Executive Protection Articles

Trying to break into the Executive Protection (Bodyguard) business can be challenging, but never more so than when the U.S. economy is struggling. It is important to have a strategy in place to ensure more success in both getting the interview, and succeeding once you’re face-to-face with a potential employer.

If you want to get the interview, you need to make your job search a full-time commitment. To be effective, you will need to send out 50-75 resumes EVERY WEEK. Your job leads need to be obtained from a wide range of sources. Use the internet, newspaper ads and networking sources, and consistently be on the look-out for new sources. Going to the same online job board isn’t effective–expand your resources to include every website you can find. Sites like Bodyguard Careers post job openings constantly, and we update the site every few days with new information. Stay in touch with friends or working colleagues who are in the business to learn of opportunities. Often, those who are already employed hear first about job opportunities. If you increase the number of resumes you send out weekly, your chances of landing an interview increases as well! Don’t forget to follow up with a phone call or email. Expressing your enthusiasm for the position in a professional manner is attractive to employers.

[Read more…] about TIPS FOR JOB-SEEKERS

True Bodyguard Stories

Announcements

Dear Fellow Executive Protection Specialist:logo_for_celebrity_protector.jpg

I am writing to invite you to submit any interesting “on the job” tales you’d like to share.
True Bodyguard Stories is a new area of the Bodyguard Careers website. I am not interested in gossip, or any “confessional” type material. Rather, the primary focus of the story should be about a “close call” or other situation in which you found yourself needing to use the best of your bodyguarding skills or some situation in which you learned a valuable lesson about the executive protection business.

My hope is to educate new people looking to break into this line of work on some of the inherent dangers and challenges. It is not all as glamorous as people would like to believe. (See the Article “Working in a Celebrity’s Universe: It Won’t Make You a Star”)

A few IMPORTANT guidelines:

• Nothing of a salacious or vicious nature about a celebrity or executive with
whom you were/are employed

• Names may be omitted if you prefer, for example: My employer, “MR. X”

• If you would prefer to tell your story and have my writing associate transcribe it
for you, contact us to arrange for a telephone interview

I have already been sent some interesting stories in response to our recent posting Executive Protection: Risky Business. Have an interesting story that fits the criteria and guidelines? Please contact me: hucky@bodyguardcareers.com

Lastly, please note that if you submit a story, our editor will go through to correct grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Submitting a story does not guarantee it will be posted. We reserve the right to reject any story that does not fall within the above guidelines. We will give you full credit for the story, and as a thank you, add a link to your website.

Watch soon for the first story in the series “True Bodyguard Stories.”

Sincerely,
Harlan V. Austin,
President

Book of the Month

Announcements, Book of the Month

Every month BodyGuard Careers will bring you a “Must-Read” book. It is our hope that this material will supplement your education and training to better prepare you with getting and keeping the job. Here is September’s book:

Introduction to Executive Protection

By Dale June

Dale June has impressive credentials, and without question his book is one of the best. Be advised it has a Secret Service slant because that’s his background. It is a quick and simple read and well-organized. Mr. June walks the reader through from basic Bodyguarding skills to understanding advanced Executive Protection details. This book outlines the necessary tools every EPS needs to know to succeed in this exciting profession!

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Bodyguard Staffing Services

Hello

My name is Harlan Austin, and I am the President of Bodyguard Staffing I want to thank you for visiting our website.

When seeking the services of an executive protection specialist, it is crucial to match your needs or requirements with a specific individual. Bodyguard Staffing executive protection specialist directory was designed to help people and businesses quickly locate the most talented executive protection specialist available.

Whatever your requirements, you will be able to find a executive protection specialist who is able to work however you require. All of the individuals listed on this site are independent, freelance contractors.

Our objective is to keep your costs down and allow you to choose a executive protection specialist who is right for you.

  • The protection specialist specific experience in the industry.
  • How many details has the protection specialist performed?
  • How recent were these assignments.
  • What references are available for you to contact.

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