Training and Skills You Need To Become a Bodyguard

When I was in the military working as a special agent for both the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and for Army CID, I spent time as a protective services agent, also known as a bodyguard. I have had the pleasure of guarding countless generals and politicians as well as Oprah Winfrey, Colin Powell, Norman Schwarzkopf Jr, Kevin Costner, Barbra Streisand, and others.

Being a bodyguard was a tough job, and it is not for everyone, but if you have the desire and gumption to do so, you can make this a pretty good career and TRS Direct gives you many skills you can use for this profession.

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