Career Advice

With 18 years of experience in private security, I've had the privilege of working with royalty, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and government officials. Over the years, I've shared advice and training with aspiring protectors in the essential skills needed to excel in this demanding field.

Close protection professionals can sometimes fall victim to the "halo effect" of working closely with VIPs, leading to an abuse of power or entitlement. In this article, Elijah Shaw explains the dangers of letting the "illusion" of VIP status influence one's actions and attitudes in the close protection industry and the importance of maintaining humility and focus.

CPD is not something, which gets accomplished and then consigned to the archives. It is a constant ongoing commitment throughout your career. If you can follow the framework below and make a career-long commitment to CPD then a long and successful career awaits you in the security industry.