The manual deals with professional and psychological training of personal security officers (bodyguards). It is intended for use in the training of personal security personnel of non-state security services and security structures that ensure the organization and direct safety of citizens. The problems considered in this manual cover the main range of issues on the professional and psychological training of bodyguards who are submitted for qualification exams for the right to obtain a special certificate of category "C" (which gives the right to provide services for the protection of citizens). This manual can also be used for professional and psychological training of employees of the internal affairs bodies. It is of interest to a wide range of readers interested in the problem of ensuring personal safety.