ISCO Specialization 5414.1.3 Bodyguard
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Provide First Aid
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Identify Security Threats
- Detain Offenders
- Secure Premises
- Comply With The Principles Of Self-Defence
- Perform Body Searches
- Liaise With Security Authorities
- Communicate With Customers
- Security Threats
- Manage Major Incidents
- Handle Conflicts
- Check Methods
- Control Crowd
- Perform Security Checks
- Restrain Individuals
- Stay Alert
- Practice Vigilance
- Identify Suspicious Behaviour
- Protect Important Clients
- Work In Shifts
- Check Subjects
- React Calmly In Stressful Situations
- Execute Inspection Walkway
Optional Skills
- Legal Requirements Related To Ammunition
- First Response
- Provide Secured Transportation
- Apply Advanced Driving Techniques
- European Firearms-Control Legislation
- Check Official Documents
- Assist Emergency Services
- Operate Radio Equipment
- Identify Terrorism Threats
- Coordinate Patrols
- Provide Protective Escort
- Search For Explosive Devices
- Legal Use-Of-Force
- Drive Vehicles
- Ensure Compliance With Types Of Weapons
- Deal With Aggressive Behaviour
- Identify Surveillance Devices
- Interrogate Individuals
- Surveillance Methods
- Patrol Areas
- Assist Police Investigations
- Monitor Surveillance Equipment
Alternative Names
- Personal Security Worker
- Personal Protection Officer
- Close Protection Officer
- Personal Safety Specialist
- Protection Officer
- Personal Safety Worker
