Three top security professionals have given insight into the grueling details of their intense work and revealed their huge salaries.
Amber Haddock, a protection officer who built a following by posting safety tips online, told the New York Times that her first executive protection assignment was a three-month stay with a 17-year-old Middle Eastern princess .
Her contract then turned into a two-year contract where she lived with the teenager in Washington, D.C., under the guise of being the girl’s foster mother, driving her to classes and parties and traveling even abroad.
Haddock spent most of her career working for Middle Eastern royal families and said when she started in the industry 15 years ago, “it was the only job at the time, for female agents.
Today, as more women move into leadership positions and hold senior positions, she said there is an increase in demand for female protection officers.
Amber Haddock (pictured), a protection worker who created an online safety advice network, worked for a Middle Eastern princess under the guise of being a foster mother to a teenager.
Miranda Coppoolse (pictured), founder of MC Global Security Consulting, said: “Close protection is not so much about weapons. »
She told the Times that being a security professional isn’t just about carrying a weapon, it’s also about planning ahead and being prepared for any emergencies that may arise.
“We don’t exist and when we do, things have already hit the fan and we evacuate the customer,” Haddock said.
“What if you were in Hawaii and a fire broke out at your client’s house? Do you know where you would take them?
Miranda Coppoolse, founder of MC Global Security Consulting, said: “Close protection is not so much about weapons.
“I think the PE is all about giving that client a sense of security. And you can only do that when you are confident.
Coppoolse, who lives in the Netherlands, has spent significant time in countries around the world and gained a broad understanding of many languages and cultures throughout his career.
“It’s an exciting life. It’s also an exhausting life, because you have to be always vigilant,” she said.
Monica Duperon Rodriguez, a security professional with more than 30 years of experience in the field, said the most interesting places her work has taken her are the Serengeti and Mauritania.
According to his website, Rodriguez has provided executive protection to several high-net-worth families in the United States, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.
Monica Duperon Rodriguez (photo), a security professional, said the most interesting places her work has taken her are the Serengeti and Mauritania.
Rodriguez (center left) has provided executive protection to several high-net-worth families in the United States, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.
It has provided protection services in the United States, Mexico, South America, Europe and 25 African countries.
“We have to learn to be somewhat of a chameleon,” Rodriguez said.
“For me, education is extremely important. How you get it is a completely different thing. College isn’t always the answer, but education is essential for personal growth and being able to truly identify potential opportunities.
Rodriguez told the Times that working for law enforcement she made about $42,000 a year; in executive protection, she earned up to $200,000 a year.
Haddock said, “I don’t get out of bed for less than $1,000 a day. »
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