Armed Guard

• Carry a firearm, which is considered a lethal weapon.

• They’ve been through intensive training to prepare for the responsibility of their position.

• Hired for businesses with a greater risk for crime, such as banks, large hospitals, technical firms, or courthouses.

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unarmed guard

• Do not carry firearms.

• May carry other types of non-lethal weapons for protection, such as a baton or pepper spray.

• May carry a taser.

• Hired for jobs where an actual threat is relatively low, such as video surveillance positions, retail establishment monitoring positions, and jobs in school settings.

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body guard

A bodyguard can:
- be a close-protection officer (who escorts the client)

Bodyguards are trained to react quickly in emergency situations and are able to make immediate decisions and changes on the fly. They stay close to their clients at all times, keep an eye on their surroundings, and keep strangers at a safe distance.

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