Also called: Bodyguard, Close Protection Officer
Protects wealthy people, celebrities, and executives from threats.
Executive protection agents plan routes, scout venues in advance, drive armored cars, and stay close to their principal in public. Most of the job is invisible planning; the goal is that nothing ever happens. Travel can be constant.
Top agents for billionaires and celebrities can earn $200k+.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. Law enforcement or military background plus protection training school.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Military, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Security Management.
Growing about average. Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. Threat-monitoring software helps; advance work and staying beside the principal in public stay human.
Classes: PE / strength training, Driver's ed, Psychology, A foreign language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9032.
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