While on the job, a professional bodyguard may need to manage crowds, secure areas, and drive clients to different locations. At times, shadowing clients or watching over a certain area may seem routine, but bodyguards must always be prepared to assess a potentially dangerous situation, detain suspects, and use force when necessary. Bodyguards' schedules ultimately depend on their client's needs, but they often have to work flexible schedules that include can nights and weekends.