bodyguard

Bodyguards offer protection to their clients against injury, attacks and harassment. They accompany individuals such as politicians and actors to various events and gatherings. Bodyguards observe the surrounding environment, anticipate threats and respond to security emergencies. They may carry and use guns.

Alternative Labels

bodyguard

close protection officer

personal protection officer

personal safety specialist

personal safety worker

personal security worker

protection officer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to changing situations check subjects communicate with customers comply with the principles of self-defence control crowd detain offenders execute inspection walkway identify security threats identify suspicious behaviour liaise with security authorities manage major incidents perform body searches perform security checks practice vigilance protect important clients provide first aid react calmly in stressful situations restrain individuals secure premises stay alert work in shifts

Essential Knowledge

check methods security threats

Optional Skills and Competences

apply advanced driving techniques assist emergency services assist police investigations check official documents coordinate patrols deal with aggressive behaviour drive vehicles ensure compliance with types of weapons identify surveillance devices identify terrorism threats interrogate individuals monitor surveillance equipment operate radio equipment patrol areas provide protective escort provide secured transportation search for explosive devices

Optional Knowledge

European firearms-control legislation first response legal requirements related to ammunition legal use-of-force surveillance methods

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f8e435dd-7aa9-4d7a-97c3-b3b5789b6b25

Status

released

Occupations

bodyguard

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI