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what kid of experience would be advised to have going into protective services

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Leslie’s Answer

If you are thinking law enforcement, some great things to consider would be: if you're in college a bachelors in criminal justice. In terms of work experience consider security work, joining the armed forces and/or working in loss prevention for any company.
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Hilary’s Answer

I currently do not work in protective services although child protection services are at the top of my list. If your interested in protection services you should read up on the US Marshall Service and the Secret Service.
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Cassie’s Answer

Hi Bryant,
What type of protective services are you interested in?
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Michael’s Answer

Great question!

As a military veteran, former LEO and now physical security manager, protective services is becoming a very big a burgeoning field. It is a very very competitive field (many PS applicants are former Special Forces or retired police) but you can still become a member of a PS team!

I would say the best experience is to look to local private security firms. Allied Universal and others offer "beginner" contracts so to speak and let you get your feet into the security world (been there done it myself!) and from there once you garner and gain better skills begin to angle your expertise and contract searching to more protective services level. Contract security is great for this.

Also, make sure to spin up a really clean, concise resume. Thats key!
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