Well-trained, armed private security professionals are always in demand. The more certifications and experience they have, the more money they can make.
Those who specialize in executive protection, often called bodyguards, can make even more money and are often glamorized in movies such as one of my favorites, The Bodyguard. I admit it, that film helped me describe how I would live out my childhood dreams of protecting people like my mother and grandmother.
How hard is it to become an armed security professional? That depends on you.
Here are 3 sets of tough questions to ask yourself:
Many people move into armed, private security from law enforcement or the military. If that is you, do not assume that you are automatically fit for armed, private security. You will have to make some shifts in your mindset and training.
No matter what experience you have, as an armed security professional you will always have to keep training and maintaining the appropriate certifications. You will also need to remember that you are also a public servant.
If you want to act like some type of gunslinger, go to acting school. I’ve seen plenty of movies featuring roles for them since I found my calling in The Bodyguard.
Check out my book Rent-A-Cop Reboot, which includes more information about the private security career path. I also invite you to subscribe to the Leumas Publishing YouTube Channel. I have posted videos talking about a wide variety of issues faced by armed and unarmed security professionals, and others who are security-minded.