Also called: Bodyguard, Close Protection Officer
Protects celebrities and performers from threats, crowds, and paparazzi.
A celebrity bodyguard plans a safe route to a premiere, scans crowds for danger, and walks one step behind the client all night.
Approximate; elite protection agents earn much more than general security guards.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Security licensing and executive protection training; many have military or police backgrounds.
Ways in: Certification, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing about average. Steady demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Protecting people in crowds and spotting threats in person stays human; AI only supports surveillance.
Classes: Physical education, Criminal justice CTE, Psychology, Health science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9032.
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