Professionalism Before, During And After Assignment

Professionalism Before, During And After

The Assignment

(Is your integrity intact…?)

Nikida SSCPS-SA-SJ1

SSC Protection Services

I choose to bring forward this particular topic because it really concerns me as a EPS and because I have a compassion for what I do and I can safely say so do many others as well industry wide.

I truly believe in what we as EPS’s, and Security professionals stand for worldwide. I am big on homeland security.

Being a retired Army Veteran. I have seen and still see the constant growing need for what we do as worldwide armed forces. And I see the great need for what we do as Protection Specialist in this industry worldwide. Now, to zero in on the overall main focus on the purpose that I wrote this article and wanting to share this with fellow EPS/Bodyguards and to those of us that work in this industry on all levels.

We are to be professionals before, during and after the assignment is over. So, the question is asked is your integrity intact? Why I asked that? Well, so often we hear or read about” So-n-so bodyguard tells all.” Blank…blank ex-bodyguard writes a tell all book about XYZ Celebrity who he or she used to protect. So, that’s why the question is put forward.

When this happens it makes a statement about that person and the industry. This is a personal feeling that I’m sharing here. But this I do know, and that is. I am sure that when your then potential client hire you. One he or she must felt that you were the person for the job. Because you presented yourself professionally. And Two that he or she can trust you with most sometime personal details of there life.

If I am miss stating here someone please share it with me. We as professionals, our goal should be and which I personally stand on and am a firm believer of. 1# Protect the principal 2# Protect the image of a Protection Professional and 3# Protect the industry.

Please let me make this clear I am only speaking across the board and not to or about no one in per say. Just on addressing an issue I have came across several times. And as well as read about and seen. Where bodyguard talls all concerning inside details on….!

In one of the issues of “The Circuit” Mr Elijah Shaw wrote a well put article on “Playing well with others.” But that also goes for our ex-cliental or details that were contracted to work on. I am not talking about when it comes to being ordered to court or anything in that nature. Now, that is a whole another issue. Just stating facts about ex-bodyguards who… tells all in his or her book of” Bodyguard tells all concerning blank & blank relationship plastered all over the weekly magazine!

I know I am not alone in saying, I love what I do…I love the industry. So fellow professionals. Be safe cover your six. Protect the principal…protect the image…protect the industry.

Nikida SSCPS-SASJ1

SSC Protection Services

President

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Bryant Tucker-Vice President Second Shadow Cl;ose Protection Services (North Carolina Division) on Monday, December 27, 2010 10:00 PM

I echo the same sentiments as President Nikida. From the initial consultation to the planning, to the execution and post-detail, it is paramount that the integrity of the client, company-and more importantly yourself-remains intact 24/7/365. Clients have hundreds upon hundreds of options to choose from. The firdst 90 seconds of the initial consultation (whether its on the phone or in person) will determine whether they (the client(s)) can rely on your professionalism and superior customer service both in the present and for future details. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, I've done everything from lead convoy missions in Kuwait and Iraq to performing Presidential Protective Services and working alongside the US Secret Service at Andrews AFB, MD, the level of integrity is the same across the board. A level of protocol or SOPs (standard operating procedures) is always maintained and stay the same. Many times, bodyguard/EP companies deviate from the core values of their company--integrity, service and excellence. This, in essence, is what I believe in on a daily basis fopr both home and work. Professionalism, before, during and after is key in the future success of your respective company. When the curtain is up, you are on a so-called "world stage" meaning everyone is looking at you and how you carry yourself. Your overall mission should be to captivate your audience (your client) and make a huge first impression on him/her at all times. Everyday, I look at multiple training tools via YouTube and other mediums and I support continuous training to ensure the maximum level of excellence is maintained and to brush up on any training techniques to ensure my client(s) are properly protected. In closing, I love protecting my client(s) and enjoy the thrill of putting my life on the line to safeguard the client. The love and desire of doing EP/Bodyguard work is not something that you can learn from a book or movie, it has to come from within; from your center and your core. When the EP agent sticks to the proverbial playbook, the level of success and detail will flow like a quiet river in the mountains; when the EP agent rushes to conclusions or does things that are not proper protocol, expect a quivering earthquake and mass confusion. Consistency and dedication trumps laziness all the time. Be safe and always "cover your six". Sincere Regards for a Prosperous 2011 Bryant Tucker, Vice President Second Shadow Close Protection Services (North Carolina Division)

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