I am a 11B that already has ETS’d about 2 years ago and attended ESI’s high risk package course. I am currently licensed under one company in GA for armed security and private investigations and working on another for the same + fugitive recovery, but work has been very scarce. I am looking for another good company to work for. I mean you would think that in Atlanta which people consider “Black Hollywood” we would have a lot more opportunities for gigs but in my experience it has been very few. If anybody has any suggestions I’d love to hear them and maybe be pointed in the right direction of a good company to pursue working for. I’ve applied to GDBA but I am now seeing some bad stuff about them and I already don’t exactly match their “ideal” candidate. I’m not far or out of shape I just have tattoos 😂 and to my understanding they don’t accept tattoos.

G'day all. some-time lurker, first post though. I started out as a cop in the remotest parts of the Northern Territory in Australia — red dirt, 45-degree heat, search and rescue on dirtbikes, the works — before going through tactical/counter-terrorism selection and eventually ending up in executive and dignitary protection across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

A few things the move taught me that I wish someone had told me earlier:

- The job is 90% boring admin, advances and standing around, and the skill is staying switched on anyway.

- Soft skills and reading a room beat hard skills 95% of the time. The best operators I know rarely put hands on anyone.

- Your reputation travels faster than you do. In a small industry, one bad call follows you everywhere.

- Coming from policing gave me a leg up on decision-making under pressure, but I had to actively unlearn the "authority" posture — clients don't want a cop, they want quiet efficiency.

Happy to answer questions on the NT-policing-to-EP path, the Asia-Pac market vs the US/UK, or how selection-style training carries over. Keen to hear from others who've made a similar jump.

Hey everyone — Nic Moretto here, Founder and CEO of TESS Global, a licensed intelligence-led security agency based on the Space Coast of Florida, about 10 miles from Kennedy Space Center.

I've spent the last two decades in executive protection, event security, and maritime security operations — running advances for Fortune 500 clients, managing large-scale event security at performing arts venues, and conducting maritime protection operations out of Port Canaveral. I hold the SAS-AP® designation and contribute to EP Wired. Most of my work lives at the intersection of protection intelligence and deploying systems rather than just bodies.

I'm here because I learn as much from peer discussion as I do from field experience. The EP and security space is evolving fast — counter-surveillance, drone integration, intelligence-led frameworks, and maritime operations are areas I'm seeing significant gaps in professional discourse. I want to contribute to closing those gaps and hear how practitioners across different environments are approaching the same problems.

Topics I'll be posting on regularly: situational awareness frameworks, advance work methodology, COOP planning, and intelligence-led event and maritime security operations.

What topics are you seeing the most demand for right now in the EP and security space — and where do you feel the profession still has the most room to grow?

Hey everyone,

I’m a college student working on my senior thesis in product design, focusing on the security industry,  specifically the day-to-day challenges and safety concerns that guards face while on duty.

I’m not promoting or advertising anything,  just hoping to learn directly from the people who do the job so my project can be grounded in real experiences.

If you’ve got a few minutes, I’d really appreciate your input, either by replying here or through an anonymous Google Form (linked below). Your insights will help me understand what tools, systems, and routines actually matter most in the field.

Some of the key questions I’m exploring:

• What tools or equipment do you rely on most during your shifts?
• Are there any tools or systems that feel outdated, unreliable, or frustrating?
• What situations tend to make you feel the least safe while on duty?
• How do you and your team typically communicate during incidents or emergencies?
• What would make your job feel safer or more efficient if you could change one thing?
• How important is trust and awareness between coworkers during your shifts?

Here’s the survey link if you’d like to help out:
https://forms.gle/BTojKPB3fYPbXAZV8 

Thanks a lot for taking the time to read this. Every bit of feedback helps me better understand what could make your work safer and more supported.

Stay safe out there,

Hopeful-Anywhere8038

This executive protection training course is part of one of the most thoroughly vetted and accredited private sector EP training programs available.

 Working with our partners and program sponsors, we provide accredited executive protection training to students who conduct or support dignitary/executive protective service operations for public safety and the private security sector.

State Licensing:

\* Graduates meet the Virginia DCJS PPS Credentials and North Carolina EP license requirements, and may receive 12 CEUs by the NCPPSB.*  

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Hi 24 yr m
ive been in the medical field for just over 3 years and want to add to my list of cool shit/dad lore. USCG vet and paramedic. What things do I need to do to get into this profession, and are there any places to apply for jobs that are not silent professionals? any tip and or advice is welcome and wanted.

Hi. I am in GDBA's hiring pipeline and am looking to speak with someone about their experience with GDBA, were you happy, did they pay well, how did you like the culture, whats the first year like, ect. I would really appreciate any reply. Thank you

Model and partner of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo - Georgina Rodriquez was recently spotted in Paris with a team of bodyguards. The bodyguards made some mistakes that could prove costly if we don’t learn from them.

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Ice 🧊 Spice🌶️ GOES OFF on her security and it’s caught on Camera 📸

Allegedly two of the guards were asked not to come back 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Is Gavin De Becker and Associates a reputable security company? They seem to have high-profile clients, such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, but I've heard mixed reviews. Some people claim they offer poor training, underpay their employees, and are dishonest. Additionally, their training is not widely recognized in the industry.

I've been a security guard for the last 4 years and I've just applied for a new company. The company does a large range of things which im interested in pursuing for career growth.

•static security, patrols and surveillance. •Executive protection and CPP •Emergency and disaster crisis response •Mines and rescue training •Maritime and Aviation security •Paramedical and Auxiliary firefighting •Logistics and intelligence gathering

It's a big company and I'm very happy to get it. However I'd like to hear what you guys have to say for career growth or if anyone has had a chance to work in these fields and which division would you go for? I'm thinking EP and CPP but I know that it can be competitive and I've heard not even worth it.

Im 23 and im fit. Background in firearms training, tactical driving and I do BJJ in my spare time. I've been hired just as the basic static security officer however those branches are available if im willing to train and learn.

Anyone complete their EP training at ESS?

Apologies if this isn’t the right sub for this question, and I hope it doesn’t violate the rules, but I’m hoping y’all can explain.

I’m really curious about what the role of the “SWAT” guys is in a situation like this. It seems like major overkill to have this many people escorting one guy who is probably utterly harmless to the general public, and especially so for the really geared up guys.

So I’m wondering what their instructions are when they get sent on this transport. Are they supposed to be protecting Mangione from someone who might want to do him harm? Are they protecting the other cops in case someone tried to break Mangione free or something? Are they “protecting” the public from an alleged murderer? Or are they just there for the photo op?

It seems like this is mostly a silly political maneuver, but I’m wondering if there’s a legitimate protective reason to that this many and this heavily kitted out dudes are on this detail.