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The use of security personnel, Close Protection, Bodyguards and Asset Protection Personnel, both armed and unarmed, is on the rise. Whether it is asset or personal protection, employing a large security detail, especially bodyguards has, at least in the United States, become almost a status symbol. Washington is taking the lead and large corporations as well as individuals tend to follow. The costs to the economy are obviously phenomenal and, except for a few industries, probably outweigh any damage from breaches of security.

This page is concerned with all types security jobs. You will find job links here for general Security Jobs, Close protection and other bodyguard jobs, asset protection as well as computer security positions.

The requirements for security jobs differ vastly, depending on how the person is being used. A standard military or law enforcement background is usually what employers look for, when they search for asset protection and general security jobs. Computer security positions often require forensic ability, apart from a thorough knowledge of computer systems, hardware and software, and significant programming competence. As a general rule the following is required:

	High school diploma or GED equivalent		Ability to work on a team
	Drug-free		No criminal history
	Communication skills, good social skills		Must be responsible and have a professional attitude
	Ability to read, write, and speak the English language		Security, military, or law enforcement background is a plus
	Proficiency in other languages is a plus		Computer literacy is highly valued

Other security positions may have additional requirements, such as the ability to control crowds for body guards or a defensive driving course for bodyguard/drivers, or similar.

Domestic Security Jobs and Bodyguards

Links to Employers, Recruiters and others

Many security jobs also require investigative competence, so that breaches of security can be dealt with internally. Such jobs would be found in corporations as well as hospitals, nursing home groups and schools. Other users of security personnel would be hotel groups, insurance companies, financial companies and banks. In financial companies and banks the level of knowledge in finance required to land one of these jobs is likely to be rather advanced. And this is asked for in addition to investigative capability. Ports airports and transport companies are other users of large numbers of security staff.

Besides the outside security operator, there is an increasing demand for highly competent analysts that look at potential threats to assets and people who need protection. These back-office security specialists have gained in importance since political terrorism and mindless criminal attacks have become more wide spread. The education and training requirements for these jobs can vary widely, from a solid law enforcement or military career in the past, to economic and political risk analysts with PhD's and long foreign service records.

Some of these jobs obviously range from protecting the local politician or businessmen to international financiers, statesmen, corporate tycoons and celebrities.

However, an increasing number of these jobs are available in quite ordinary situations, such as in schools and colleges, hospitals and old peoples homes, hotels and department stores, distribution centers and factories, shopping centers and malls. Many of these jobs can be obtained part time but more and more of these institutions build up proper full time security departments. They offer ideal jobs for people with police and general law enforcement backgrounds.

Duties for these types of jobs will include, but are not limited to, patrolling the premises (hotel, store, factory) initiating and monitoring investigations, writing incident and accident reports and assisting sick and injured employees as well as guests or visitors. Security Officer works in every area of the premises or facilities and has the opportunity to interact with many types of people in many types of situations, these positions require candidates who are outgoing, people-oriented, have a positive demeanor, are highly professional and ethical, and can remain friendly, calm and clear-headed in difficult situations.

Getting a Security Job, a Close Protection or Bodyguard Job and your Resume

Trust is a key in the Security Business. Therefore, the first contact point between a potential employer or his executive recruiter and a candidate is generally the résumé and your cover letter. The quality of presenting yourself to a potential employer or an executive recruiter is crucial in job searches in this field of activity. Remember, you have, maybe, 5 minutes to convince your counterpart, when he/she looks at your résumé, that you are the person for the job. That is why having a top professionally written résumé is an important investment!

There are numerous good résumé writing services available to help you create the right format. You can find some of the ones we have tested on our resume advice page. They are all good quality but vary in price and you get what you pay for!

Some Books on Careers in Law Enforcement and Private Security

You will find some good ideas about how to structure your career in the security industry. There are also regular magazines which can give you some guidance!

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