ESS Announces Approval By VA for GI Bill Benefits

Update — historical announcement: ESS Academy is pursuing accreditation and VA approval; GI Bill® benefits are not yet available for our programs. For current program and payment information, contact ESS Academy.

ESS Global Corp is pleased to announce that as of 12-23-16, we have been approved by the Veterans Administration to accept GI Bill Benefits.

ESS Announces Approval By VA for GI Bill Benefits

banner_smallThe term GI Bill® refers to any Department of Veterans Affairs education benefit earned by members of Active Duty, Selected Reserve and National Guard Armed Forces and their families. The benefit is designed to help service members and eligible veterans cover the costs associated with getting an education or training.

‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.“
Now Veterans seeking employment in the growing security and protection industry have a choice. You no longer have to fly over the Mississippi and the Rockies to utilize your GI benefits for Executive Protection Training. ESS Global is now the only Executive Protection School approved by the VA for GI Benefits on the east coast, and 1 of only 3 known in the U.S.

Florida’s ONLY Licensed Executive Protection School

ESS Global Corp offers Florida Executive Protection and Bodyguard Training, and is the only Executive Protection School in Florida licensed through the Florida Department of Education.
But ESS also knows that a piece of paper from the state or the VA isn’t what sets us apart. It’s all about the training. ESS Global training is taught by industry professionals who have unmatched experience and knowledge in the Executive Protection field.  At ESS Global, our primary goal is to pass down our real world knowledge from our own field experiences to our students, in an effort to best prepare them to work as a professional in the fast-growing Executive Protection and Bodyguard Industry.
doe-protection-schoolHave questions? Give us a call or drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you.
If you have a desire to be the best, then pick up the phone and train with the best.
Call the leader in Executive Protection and Bodyguard Training. ESS Global Corp.

727-940-7926

 Email: info@essglobalcorp.com

Security Guards in Tampa – Armed and Unarmed

Security Guards in Tampa – Armed and Unarmed – Business Security, Neighborhood Security, Event Security, Venue Security and More from ESS Global.

Armed and Unarmed Security Guards in Tampa

security guards in TampaESS Global Corp, a leader in security services in over 60 countries, provides professional Tampa Bay Security Guards in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and the surrounding area for commercial, government, educational and non-profit entities.
ESS Global provides armed and unarmed Security Guards in Tampa to business and organizations of every type; Banks, Housing Authorities and HOA’s, Construction Sites, Offices, Corporate Security, Organizations, Churches, Businesses, Event Security, Venue Security, 24-Hour Businesses and more. ESS even provides neighborhood security.

Why Hire Security Guards in Tampa and the surrounding area?

  • Security – The very presence of a security guard at a business can provide peace of mind and a sense of security to business owners, employees and customers.
  • Prevention – Simply having a security guard present is the best deterrent to crime. A security guard is a much greater visual deterrent than either camera surveillance or a standard security system.
  • Training – ESS Security Guards are trained to look for suspicious activity on the spot. They can assess a situation and react to security accordingly as trained.

Your Best Choice For Armed And Unarmed Security Guards in Tampa – ESS Global

D.O.E. Trained security guards in tampaAt ESS Global, our Tampa Bay Security Guards are trained for the two required Florida security guard licenses (D,G) at our own school here at ESS and it’s the only security school in the state of Florida that is certified and approved by the Florida Department of Education.
So the next time you think about security guards in Tampa and the surrounding area, think “it’s all about the training“.

ESS - the best security guards in TampaBecause it is.

If you are looking for Security Guards in Tampa; Go to the Source. ESS Global Corp.

Please call

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com for inquires or for a Free Security Analysis.

Bodyguards in Tampa, Orlando, Miami and More

At ESS Global, we know Florida Security. If you need bodyguards in Tampa, or anywhere in Florida, the US or globally, your best call is ESS Global Corp.

Bodyguards in Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Miami and More

If you are looking for bodyguards in Tampa, or really anywhere outside of the Hollywood/LA area, you may be aware that bodyguard is a term that is used mostly in the Hollywood area. Personal Security, Close Protection or Executive Protection is the vocational name for bodyguards.
Here are the main people or activities “bodyguards” are generally needed to protect.

  • Protection by ESS Global - Bodyguards in TampaCelebrities – Celebrities are well known, and sometimes they are not liked by everyone. Worse, it may not just be individuals that hate, but they may be “over-liked” by zealous fans as well.
  • CEO’s and Corporate Executives – They need protection from disgruntle employees, corporate layoffs, kidnapping, corporate sabotage, protesters and more.
  • Concerts – Singers and bands require extensive protection services.
  • VIP Events – They might not be “Hollywood Famous” but instances like industry or corporate or religious speakers and others need personal protection at events.
  • Dignitaries, Politicians, Rallies, Speeches, Events – Tensions can run very high.
  • Family Protection – It’s easy to understand why a nefarious individual who could not penetrate the primary target, would then set their sights on family members.
  • Businesses – Art dealers, jewelers, banks, pharmacies, 24 hour stores and more hire close protection and security specialists.
  • Asset Protection – People use bodyguards to protect their assets. This can be their business, their home, or their valuables.
  • Estate Protection – Many private estates have millions of dollars’ worth of valuables to protect, as well as family members.
  • Private Events and Private Gatherings – “Venue Protection” – It’s not just wedding crashers.

Bodyguards in TampaThere are many reasons why you may be looking for bodyguards in Tampa, or anywhere here in Florida.

Now you may be asking “Who should I Call?”

Need bodyguards in Tampa?

Nobody is Better Prepared to protect you than ESS Global Corp.

Bodyguards in Tampa
Bodyguards in Tampa – An ESS Graduate Protecting a Famous Singer

ESS Global Corp is a licensed provider of Protective Service and Discrete Transportation Services for executives, VIP’s, media personalities, professionals and families, ensuring that you and your loved ones are both safe and secure. Whether transporting and protecting executives, politicians, celebrities or your family, our team has the experience and expertise to offer a broad array of safe, secure, reliable, and discrete bodyguard/close protection services.

Whatever the situation you are in, or the situation you are trying to avoid, we can help you.

ESS Global – Bodyguards in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Miami, West Palm Beach and throughout Florida and around the globe.

Whether you’re going across town, across the country, or around the world, you can count on the security professionals at ESS Global Corp to get you there and back in safety and comfort. Our D.O.E. trained security agentsESS have protected executives from Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, professional athletes, politicians, high net-worth individuals and various clients all over the U.S. (and in over 60 countries worldwide) who literally trust us with their lives.
At ESS Global, no job is too big. But we also know no job is too small, because if it’s important to you, it’s important to us.
ESS Global Corp will take every precaution when it comes to protecting you, your family, and your property.  Our agents experience in this field is second to none.
Our solutions are tailored to your needs. Give us a call or drop us a line and find out more about the ESS Global difference.

727-940-7926

info@essglobalcorp.com 

Bodyguard Service in Florida

ESS Global Corp offers professional executive protection and bodyguard service in Florida. For the best in personal close protection, call ESS Global.

Close Protection/ Bodyguard Service in Florida

bodyguard service in floridaESS Global personnel go through exhaustive executive protection training such as high risk defensive driving, logistical and travel planning, crisis management, emergency coordination, threat assessment, hand to hand combat, first aid and other disciplines that provide you with the safety and comfort you deserve.
If you are searching for bodyguard service in Florida, know that when it comes to your security and the safety of your family, never accept “security” that compromises your protection by putting you in the hands of untrained personnel. At ESS, our close protection personnel are ideal for executives, executive teams, celebrities, athletes, politicians, musicians, dignitaries, and other individuals and families that need protection for an event, a venue, travel, a meeting, or 24/7, to protect privacy, family, careers and overall safety and well-being.

Bodyguard Service in Florida – ESS Global Close Protection

Florida bodyguard service - international protectionInternational Protection – Sure, we love to work in Florida, it’s our backyard. So we know the lay of the land with regards to Executive Protection, Celebrity Security and Bodyguard Service in Florida. But it’s important to note that with international security projects in over 50 countries, the “global” in ESS Global Corporation is “global security” for real.  If you are headed out of the country, we are prepared to keep you safe every step of the way.
Bodyguard Recruitment– Most every close protection companies will tell you they hire former military special ops, retired Secret Service agents, law enforcement, and the like. Sure, and we do as well. But ESS Global also has an edge that absolutely no other company in Florida has. As a matter of fact, only a select handful in the US have this same edge. We have our own school.
orlando executive protection trainingChoosing The Best– Fact: ESS Global Corporation also runs a Close Protection School. ESS Global Corp is the only Protection School in the state of Florida that is licensed and approved by the Department of Education. This is a well-known fact in the security business. So the best candidates know where to go to get world-class training. And we get to see those agents every day during training, offering positions to the best of the best in each and every class, providing a consistent level of quality, awareness and skills that other security companies never attain because they never know the agent’s skill set until they are out in the field. In the Close Protection industry, that can be dangerous.
ess bodyguard service - a graduate of ESS protecting a well known celebrity Celebrity Bodyguards– ESS has protected celebrities, athletes, public speakers and individuals from all walks of life across the US and throughout the world. So whether it’s the red carpet in Los Angeles, a venue in Las Vegas, a business meeting in Chicago, a concert in Detroit, a promotional event in Dallas, a speaking engagement in Orlando, or a photo op in Tampa, we have you covered.
Executive Protection – ESS Global personnel go through exhaustive executive protection training covering topics such as high risk defensive driving, logistical and travel planning, crisis management, emergency coordination, threat assessment, hand to hand combat, first aid and other disciplines that provide you with the safety and comfort you deserve. Our agents can perform many functions that “armed chauffeurs” and “VIP transportation” companies have never even heard about, much less been trained on.
So if you are looking for Executive Protection/ Bodyguard Service in Florida, Celebrity Security, or any other security services, save some time and make your first call to ESS Global Corp.

We know Florida Security because we are Florida Security.

727-940-7926

info@essglobalcorp.com

Who Regulates Executive Protection?

Ever wonder who regulates Executive Protection? What “license” is needed? Who governs it? “C” or “D”? Good or Bad?

Who Regulates Executive Protection?

who regulates executive protection trainingIn most every state, there is no oversight of the Executive Protection Industry. No licenses, no state certifications.
At ESS Global Corp, much like the rest of the Executive Protection and Security industry, we are eagerly awaiting the day when Executive Protection will have its own license. No more wondering if you need a C, D or any other letter in the alphabet license that there is.
For years, industry professionals have been trying to figure out why Executive Protection has been lumped under the same license as Private Investigation. Especially when the two industries are so extremely different. We all know that the State-mandated C License course covers about 2% of what you need to know to work in the Executive Protection industry. But the fact that Executive Protection is lumped under the C License has made it a bit more difficult for those with aspirations of entering the Executive Protection industry.
But, is that a bad thing? Let’s talk about Executive Protection being just under the D License.

What would happen if lumped in with the “D” License?

who regulates executive protectionNow, the requirements to enter the Executive Protection industry would be much easier if it were classified under the class D License, but at the same time, what types of individuals would now, by law, qualify to do Executive Protection work?
You got it!
Those same lackluster individuals that sat next to you in your D License training course that you said in the back of your mind, “I can’t believe this guy is going to be protecting somebody or securing an area!” Just think, you and Paul Blart working the same Executive Protection detail! The mall cop next to you during your threat analysis…
And let’s talk about what this will do to the pay rates in the Executive Protection industry. Now that any security guard qualifies as an Executive Protection agent (by law only), prospective clients will use those same security rates when it comes to pay. Additionally, you’ll see security companies offering Executive Protection services (because they can by law) and asking for security guard rates. This will totally undercut true Executive Protection companies and lower the bar for the entire industry. There are companies already doing this is the “D” arena. You know of them. They bid jobs at ridiculously low rates and then put out a Craigslist ad to fill them.
Well, we hope you found this insightful – Until then, stay alert and stay safe!
 

Executive Protection – Which Defensive Tactics Work Best?

When it comes to executive protection, the most common discussion is “Which Defensive Tactics Work Best?” To which we have a one word answer.

Which Defensive Tactics Work Best?

which defensive tactics work best?“Which defensive tactics work best?” This is a question that defensive tactics experts and bodyguard instructors have debated and continue to debate. But, in reality, the answer is simple. I don’t care what defensive tactics or martial arts discipline you train in or feel that you have mastered, because the answer is always the same. ALL experienced executive protection agents will agree that the best defensive tactic we have as agents, that will give us the greatest chance of survival and least chance of injury to us or our clients, is AVOIDANCE.

Which Defensive Tactics Work Best? Avoidance

Avoidance is our best defensive tactic.
This is not the industry you enter into to get a charge or to prove your manhood. As we like to say in the executive protection industry, “boring is good!” Why? A boring day is a safe day. It means that we have done our jobs so well, that an attack on our client wasn’t possible or was thwarted.
For that reason, back to avoidance and how it can benefit us by keeping the job boring. The moment we see a possible oncoming threat, avoidance allows us to go another direction, choose another route, pick another restaurant, and so on. We live to fight another day. There is no lack of respect when an executive protection agent chooses avoidance over turmoil and conflict.how-to-become-a-bodyguard
This is exactly why ESS Global Corp’s D.O.E Approved Executive Protection Training Course typically spends 2-3 hours on defensive tactics and utilizes the vast majority of time teaching you Executive Protection principles. It’s because we can say that there is no way, even whenever we used a whole day on defensive tactics, that you will be proficient enough to be effective utilizing those techniques in the field. We use those 2-3 hours as an eye opener to demonstrate to our students that there are other areas of training available to make them better agents.
If you have any questions about defensive tactics, executive protection, security training or different martial arts disciplines, please inquire and we will give you our insight.

We hope this has helped, and until next time, stay alert and stay safe!

Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps!

On November 10, back in 1775, the Continental Marines were established. Happy Birthday to our Marine Brothers and Sisters.

Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps!

marine-relief-380x253The official birthday of the United States Marine Corps is on 10 November 1775. That was the day when the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines
The first formal “birthday ball” was celebrated in 1925, since no records exist that indicate the proceedings of that event. Birthday celebrations would take varied forms, most included dances, though some accounts include mock battles, musical performances, pageants, and sporting events.
The celebrations were formalized and standardized by Commandant Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. in 1952, outlining the cake cutting ceremony, which would enter the Marine Drill Manual in 1956.
0811061-M-3189M-001By tradition, the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present, who in turn hands it off to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the old and experienced Marines passing their knowledge to the new generation of Marines.
While there are times throughout the year when we remember what it means to be a veteran, when we honor our fallen comrades on Memorial Day, or celebrate all veterans on Veterans Day, the Marine Corps birthday brings Marine Veterans together for their birthday!

ESS Global Corp wishes our Marine Veteran brothers and sisters HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Thursday, November 10.

Class Added – Handcuffing and ASP Tactical Baton

Class Added – Handcuffing and ASP Tactical Baton Training November 14 at 9:00 AM at ESS Global Corp. Take either on or both! Call Today!!

Class Added – Handcuffing and ASP Tactical Baton November 14 at ESS Global Corp

ASP Tactical Handcuff November 14

handcuffs-146551_640The ASP Basic Handcuff Certification (ABC) is a 4-hour, hands-on seminar which trains participants in the operational use of the hinged and chain handcuffs, as well as the proprietary ASP flex-cuffs. The program is simple to learn and easy to understand. It provides effective mechanical restraint tactics for law enhandcuff training at ESS Globalforcement and private security personnel without long hours of training. The techniques were designed to work effectively for all users, male and female, large and small, fit as well as those in less-than-peak physical condition.
The program provides portation (carrying) and presentation (drawing) procedures as well as application techniques. These tactics are quickly learned, easily practiced and readily maintained long after the program is completed.
$95

ASP Tactical Baton Training Tampa November 14

asp tactical baton training tampaThe ASP Basic Certification (ABC) is a 7-hour, hands-on seminar which trains participants in the operational use of the ASP Tactical Baton. The program is simple to learn and easy to understand. It provides effective defensive impact weapon tactics for law enforcement and private security personnel, as well as responsible civilians without long hours of training. The techniques were designed to work effectively for all users, male and female, large and small, fit as well as those in less-than-peak physical condition.
This training teaches you how to identify the stages of conflict in order to recognize the threat, reduce the threat, and determine how and when to use force. You will be taught how to use proper defensive positions, methods of movement, drawing techniques, baton counter-strikes, and baton retention techniques and more.
The ASP program provides portation (carrying) and presentation (drawing) procedures as well as striking techniques. These tactics are quickly learned, easily practiced and readily maintained long after the program is completed.
The impact weapon techniques in all ASP Tactical Baton programs are designed to meet three standards of training:

  • logoThe techniques work on the street, not just in the classroom.
  • The techniques are court defensible and are backed by the nation’s most experienced use-of-force consultants.
  • The program is administratively feasible for use in a contemporary private security or law enforcement agency.

$105

Call Today! These classes fill quickly.

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Christmas Season Store Security in Florida

It’s not just Black Friday. While retailers sell more during the last quarter, thieves steal more. ESS Global Christmas Season Store Security in Florida.

Black Friday and Christmas Season Store Security in Florida

christmas season store security in floridaESS Global Corp provides Black Friday and Christmas Season store security in Florida because for business owners, the holiday season brings security concerns for every type of business, big or small, service or retail.
The significant increase in customers does wonders for your bottom line and generates brand awareness that can lasts well into the new year. But there is a darker, more ominous backside to the holidays, because with these benefits comes the need to hire additional employees as well as adding additional or temporary security.

Christmas Season Store Security in Florida – ESS Global Corporation

The Holiday Season is when your store is the busiest, the your associates are the most distracted, your fitting rooms and store shelves are the most disorganized, the crowd is more agitated and it’s the time of year the police are the busiest. All of this amounts to one of the most hectic and dangerous environments a store owner will ever see.

Christmas Season Store Security in Florida – The Numbers

ESS Christmas Season Store Security in FloridaThis holiday season as your store begins to fill up, dishonest shoppers and untrustworthy seasonal employees will see it as a more appealing place to take what they’d like without stopping to pay the bill.
According to reports by Business News Daily, U.S. retailers are expected to lose close to $10 billion dollars from crime this holiday season, with nearly all of it leaking out from employee theft and shoplifting.
U.S. retailers will lose $4.7 billion through employee theft, $3.8 billion though shoplifting and $400 million through vendor and distribution, according to a study by the Center for Retail Research. These thefts rise an average of 4% a year, even though, due to online shopping, holiday foot traffic has declined over the last 6 years.

Takeaway? 

There are fewer storefront shoppers every year, yet there is more theft every year.

ESS Black Friday and Christmas Season Store Security in Florida

Without delving into the psychology of professional and casual thieves, there is one commonality every thief looks for.

Opportunity.

Black Friday Store Security in TampaMost shoplifters are opportunistic and behave rationally.
Simply put, they are likely to refrain from stealing goods if they rationally assess that they will be caught.
Retail theft is more likely to occur where a store does not have security guards. Therefore, the mere presence of security guards is likely to deter opportunistic theft from professionals, casual thieves, or seasonal workers.

The holiday shopping season will soon be in full force. Help keep the profits in the store. Keep your holidays calm and profitable with Black Friday and Christmas Season Store Security from ESS.

Phone:  

727-940-7926

Email: info@essglobalcorp.com

Choosing a Bodyguard School

Now we prefer the term Executive Protection, but here are some tips to consider when choosing a bodyguard school.

Choosing a Bodyguard School

It’s no small secret, the better the training, the better your chances are for employment. It’s true in every career choice.
So how do you choose?

Reputation

A good place to start is asking people in the industry. If that’s not possible, then Google and Facebook reviews and the Better Business Bureau are good starting points. Now you can’t please 100% of your customers, but the positive reviews should outweigh the negative.
choosing a bodyguard schoolPart of the difficulty in the bodyguard/ close protection/ executive protection industry is in most states, there are no licensing or oversights involved. In short, this means anyone can “teach” anything. Maybe even teach practices that are inherently dangerous given there is no state governance.
There are no state tests, boards, or certifications. Unlike therapeutic massage, or diving, or CPR, or dozens of other certifications you can get with training. What you get when you are all done with executive protection training, even from us, is a piece of paper and nothing more. There are no Federal or State “EP Certifications”.
Though we are not required, we are the only Executive Protection School in Florida that is certified and approved by the Florida Department of Education. What this means is someone has reviewed our courses and our trainers. Every year, we spend days with a team from Tallahassee. We do this for you. so that you know someone has approved what we are teaching and who is teaching it. 

Location

Choosing a bodyguard school - ESSOver the past decade, many schools and universities have gone “online”. While we have no doubt that that is a viable option if you are taking accounting courses, it certainly doesn’t apply to Executive Protection.
So it’s likely you may have to travel. While many of our classes are held in the Tampa Florida area, we also take it “on the road” to cities such as Charlotte, Raleigh, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas and more.
If you are serious about a career in personal protection, learn at a school that is serious.

Pricing

Virtra Simulator for active shooter in ESS Executive Protection TrainingIn our research, Executive Protection Training 3-day courses tend to run from $350 to a high of $1500.
What we have done here at ESS Global, is to stay clear of the “fluff” and instead help you build a solid foundation in the world of close protection. This 3-day training even makes use of the only VirTra Simulator here in Tampa Florida and 1 of only 2 pubic installations in the entire country for “active shooter training”. 
ESS Global Corp 3-day Executive Protection Training is $500. And if you are a Veteran, we have payment options available.

Choosing a Bodyguard School – What to Watch Out For

  • Schools that promise jobs or work
  • Schools that promise “Executive Protection Specialist” certifications.
  • Schools that don’t offer any other coursework

Which reminds us…
Here are some of the other D.O.E. Approved courses ESS Global offers;

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