Bodyguards need to be in good shape so they can protect their clients and fight off potential attackers. Ask your potential bodyguard how they keep themselves physically fit. Avoid bodyguards who seem sickly or in poor physical health. Ask bodyguard candidates to talk about their previous employers and what these positions involved. Talk with them about any specializations or unique skills they offer. If their employment with a past client recently ended, ask them to describe why this relationship has ended. Pay special attention to bodyguards who have worked with clients in a similar situation as yourself. The perfect bodyguard will keep a cool head in times of emergencies and prioritize keeping their client safe above all else. Choose a bodyguard with quick thinking skills and experience working in dangerous locations. Candidates with a military background often have extensive experience in crises. Depending on your situation, you may need a security guard with a firearm license or who can defuse aggressions with physical attacks. Ask your bodyguard whether they can carry arms and if they have any martial arts training if you expect that you will need significant protection. Request references from their previous clients and any agencies that they have worked with. Contact these references about any remaining questions you have regarding the bodyguard. Ask them specifically if they would recommend this bodyguard and, if so, in what situations.

Summary:
Look for a bodyguard with optimum physical health. Have your candidate describe past experience. Ask candidates how they respond to high-stress situations. Talk with candidates about their experience with weaponry and martial arts. Ask for references.