Escort security guards are young, highly-trained and experienced professionals who remain careful, patient and prepared for any incident. In the morning, they escort cash boxes, which on average weight 17kg, to every bank branch on time. At night, they train. Most of them are veterans with an iron will and essential skills learned in the army.

Since 2004, Yihu security guard team has been operating in Lvliang, North China's Shanxi province. A local escort security guard earns 1,500 yuan ($241.17) per month, while the escort vehicle driver’s salary is 1,800 yuan.

Escort security guards arrive at a bank branch in Lvliang, North China's Shanxi province.[Photo/IC]