Need a license?

[BoxerGuard]

Do you need to be licensed in most states to do Executive Protection/Bodyguard work?

I have been reading up on this work. It looks interesting; you get to work for varied clients, travel, and the money is good. Some Bodyguards charge as much as 30-60$$$ an hour or more.

[davis002]

Unless you already have a lot of bodyguard experience or you are prior LE/Military, you won't get very far. The bodyguard industry is all about "who you know", and if you don't know anybody... you are basically wasting your time.

[N. A. Corbier]

You won't get in without a good background. Criminal, psychological, financial, and employment. No one is going to trust someone to protect people's very lives (I'm not talking about run of the mill O/S security, I mean "MEN ARE TRYING TO KILL ME, SAVE ME FROM DYING" clients needing real protection from very real threats...) to someone they don't know, or someone will vouch for, along with the mountain of paperwork.

[BoxerGuard]

Thanks. I have some clientale now for my LP. A lot of my new clients are referred by word of mouth by other clients. It shouldn't be that hard to get into bodyguard work. Can I have someone put up a webpage for me and can I solicit clients? Without anything any license? Obvioulsly I can't have a gun, but I am sure I could do work for local business people, politicians, people visting the area, etc.

[N. A. Corbier]

Thanks. I have some clientale now for my LP. A lot of my new clients are referred by word of mouth by other clients. It shouldn't be that hard to get into bodyguard work. Can I have someone put up a webpage for me and can I solicit clients? Without anything any license? Obvioulsly I can't have a gun, but I am sure I could do work for local business people, politicians, people visting the area, etc.

If you are interested in "affordable" web design and hosting services, I would be remiss in my duties as a salesman (among other things) to fail to point out we offer those services, as well as print media creation with our partners at Vistaprint, for protective services companies.

Our web hosting services start at 5.50 a month, and our design services start at $99.50 for a full five page site, or $199.50 for a Flash based site. We also sell various templates starting at 50 dollars which help companies create their own websites, as well as logo creation services and advertising services.

[LPGuy]

Can I have someone put up a webpage for me and can I solicit clients? Without anything any license?

You sure are afraid of being licensed aren't you? Oh, that might have to do with the multiple felony convictions on your record...


Obvioulsly I can't have a gun,

You're right. Felons cannot.

[BoxerGuard]

If you are interested in "affordable" web design and hosting services, I would be remiss in my duties as a salesman (among other things) to fail to point out we offer those services, as well as print media creation with our partners at Vistaprint, for protective services companies.

Our web hosting services start at 5.50 a month, and our design services start at $99.50 for a full five page site, or $199.50 for a Flash based site. We also sell various templates starting at 50 dollars which help companies create their own websites, as well as logo creation services and advertising services.


Thanks for the offer. I have a friend who designs websites. Your hosting is little cheaper than his, but I prefer to go with someone that I trust.

[HotelSecurity]

Thanks for the offer. I have a friend who designs websites. Your hosting is little cheaper than his, but I prefer to go with someone that I trust.

Yea trust & honesty seem to be very important to you :p

[tlangsr]

getting back to the question at hand, I do believe most states not only require A license(Guard card), and EP Certification. Both of those you must have no felonies

[N. A. Corbier]

This is incorrect. Most states consider EP work that of a "Private Investigator," or do not regulate it, because the EP detail does not wear a uniform or provide traditional security services.

Some states call it PI work, because security is generally defined as "providing security, guard, or watch services."

At last check, 10 states have no licensing for security at all. Others regulate it wildly.

[tlangsr]

Touche Mr. Corbier, hope he doesn't live in cali. I just checked Californias law on that.

[N. A. Corbier]

Touche Mr. Corbier, hope he doesn't live in cali. I just checked Californias law on that.

Does California consider bodyguards PIs, or security personnel?

[tlangsr]

In Cali they are a Security

[LPGuy]

Touche Mr. Corbier, hope he doesn't live in cali. I just checked Californias law on that.

He possibly lives in California. He's alluded that he has been prescribed marijuana for "medicinal purposes." :rolleyes:

[BoxerGuard]

He possibly lives in California. He's alluded that he has been prescribed marijuana for "medicinal purposes." :rolleyes:

If you make fun of my medicine then I will report you for insensitivity.

[tlangsr]

How did I know? This is why people don't like Californians.

[N. A. Corbier]

If you make fun of my medicine then I will report you for insensitivity.

Isn't your medicine a violation of United States Code, thus making it illegal on the federal level, and a violation of the rules to discuss or advocate?

[N. A. Corbier]

How did I know? This is why people don't like Californians.

I think Oregon does it, too.

[LPGuy]

If you make fun of my medicine then I will report you for insensitivity.

Give it up. You're not scaring, or fooling, anyone here.

Even if you actually have a "prescription," you are still in violation of federal law. I guess that's nothing new to a felon like you, though.

[tlangsr]

he either has no prescription or its isn't legit. Look at comments like this.


Damn, I want to hit that.

I am just going to take my own advice and stop bickering and place his felon butt on ignore.

[HotelSecurity]

If you make fun of my medicine then I will report you for insensitivity.

We are not making fun of your medicine. You have changed your location from "in bed with your mother" to "North America". You keep on posting & you are eventually going to slip up & give away your location & other details so that one day your id will be known & then watch how many people are going to REALLY enjoy reporting you.

[tlangsr]

that seems a little hypocritical to me after all he was the one who said we need less snitches in this industry.



We really need less snitches in this industry. How would you like it if I followed you around this forum, nagging you, threatening to tell on you? Please Grow Up.


Boxerguard, I would highly recommend getting out of this industry and get yourself together, because one of these days you will get caught. You mentioned you had a son, what good are you to him if you are in jail? how about dead? cuz at this rate those are your only two options. I met a 17 year old kid once who seems a lot like you do. He is in Preston YA serving 5 life terms for Murder.

[BoxerGuard]

Isn't your medicine a violation of United States Code, thus making it illegal on the federal level, and a violation of the rules to discuss or advocate?

No, you have connected the dots all wrong.
12 states allow medical mj, its not my fault the feds haven't caught up with the times.

[tlangsr]

no matter where you live it is still against federal law. I dont know if you realize this or not but the federal government is above the state government.

[BoxerGuard]

Would you tell a diabetic not to take his insulin?

[GCMC Security]

Would you tell a diabetic not to take his insulin?

Is insulin a violation of federal controled substances laws?

Not the same

[tlangsr]

Would you tell a diabetic not to take his insulin?


Not to mention MJ isn't used to save lives, Insulin is.

[N. A. Corbier]

No, you have connected the dots all wrong.
12 states allow medical mj, its not my fault the feds haven't caught up with the times.

Please refer to the forum rules.

[LPGuy]

Maybe BoxerGuard can start his own executive protection company and hire Einar Haraldsson as his first employee?

(See the other thread in this sub-forum.)

[Rasta]

Is insulin a violation of federal controled substances laws?

Just because its a law, doesn't mean dat is right.

[LPGuy]

Just because its a law, doesn't mean dat is right.

And your point is? You're expected to follow the law whether you disagree with it or not.

[HotelSecurity]

And your point is? You're expected to follow the law whether you disagree with it or not.

He's a troll. Ignore him.

[ctbgpo]

Maybe Boxerguard and David Marchetti could form some multi-state jurisdictional security company. Doing EP and Mall Ninja work, as well as teaching unarmed combat and/or how to care and maintain
the m1205 Tire Iron :D

[MiB Security]

Do you need to be licensed in most states to do Executive Protection/Bodyguard work?

I have been reading up on this work. It looks interesting; you get to work for varied clients, travel, and the money is good. Some Bodyguards charge as much as 30-60$$$ an hour or more.

I am new here, but have been breaking into this field for few years now. I have found the MOST states require at least a "Private Security License" for doing ANY type of "bodyguard" or "executive protection" work. Also some states place "armored car service" or valuable transport under the same license so that can be good if you like to do more than one particular type of work.

The license requirements will vary ALLOT from state to state. Georgia you need LE background and a degree and some you just need to be a good standing person that can pass a background check. Make sure you check your state laws BEFORE doing any uniformed or plain clothes protection work.

[mbmx13]

MiB Secuirity, welcome to the forum and as I am sure that you already know, you are preaching to the choir if you are talking to Boxer. :)

Boxer doesn't care about licensing. He only cares about the money. He doesn't care about indemnity, or even contracts. He probably doesn't even pay taxes! I doubt that he even has PI/PD insurance at the minimum required by his state's laws. He must have deep pockets!

Most of us serious business owner's know not to co-mingle our assets and most incorporate before doing any security or investigative work. We also do everything required by state law so, that our corporate veil doesn't get pierced and we get sued personally.

As far as how much people charge in the Bodyguard/Executive Protection field, I can tell you that I charge $50 an hour for a bodyguard with LE experience, it goes up to $75 an hour for one that has the proper training from either ESI, Kobetz, or Oatman but no experience. And It can be anywhere from $100 to $150 an hour for professionals in the industry that have made a name for themselves. They usually specialize in EP work for Dignitary's and Celebrities.

That is the price the client pays the company. The EP/Bodyguard gets approximately 1/2 of the cut while the company ends up with approximately 25 to 30% of the amount after payroll, O/H, etc.

This work is usually done by networking with the right people and having a good reputation as an employer.

Ray Miller
President
Intelligent Ops International, Inc.
Security and Investigative Service

[HotelSecurity]

Boxerguard is banned from this board. He was probably a Troll.

[MiB Security]

Good to know... Too many hot heads that think knowing karate or judo working at dive bar is what being doorman or bodyguard is all about and give us that work hard a bad name. :rolleyes:

MiB :cool: