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bodyguard

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Description

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

check methodsbody languagesecurity threatsEuropean firearms-control legislationsurveillance methodsfirst responselegal requirements related to ammunitionlegal use-of-force

Practical Skills

protect important clientsprovide first aidliaise with security authoritiesidentify security threatsrestrain individualspractice vigilancemanage major incidentscheck subjectsperform body searchesexecute inspection walkwayperform security checkswork in shiftscontrol crowdreact calmly in stressful situationsadapt to changing situationssecure premisesdetain offenderscommunicate with customerscomply with the principles of self-defenceidentify suspicious behaviourstay alertmonitor surveillance equipmentassist police investigationsapply advanced driving techniquesoperate radio equipmentsearch for explosive devicesinterrogate individualsdeal with aggressive behaviourassist emergency servicesidentify surveillance devicesprovide protective escortprovide secured transportationensure compliance with types of weaponscoordinate patrolsidentify terrorism threatscheck official documentspatrol areasdrive vehicles

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

Supported by

EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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