GI Bill Approved Security Training – ESS offers a fast start 3-Day Executive Protection Course and a 28-Day Executive Protection Course, both GI Bill Approved.
GI Bill Approved Security Training – Executive Protection Training
Call it what you will – Bodyguard, VIP Protection, Close Protection, etc. – Executive Protection is a fast growing industry.
The simple fact is there is no doubt that “personal protection” is a growing field. As you read this, there are thousands and thousands of military and government leaders, business executives, religious figures, celebrities and families that are being personally protected.
And their numbers grow every day.
And ESS Global Corp in Tampa is the only Security School in Florida that is approved by the VA to accept GI Bill Benefits.
GI Bill Approved Security Training – 2 VA Approved Executive Protection Courses
The VA has approved 2 Executive Protection Courses here at ESS Global in Tampa.
Fast Start 3 Day Executive Protection Course
The 3-Day Executive Protection Course covers the basics as well as providing a sound foundation for anybody that completes our course to immediately be able to go out into the work force. Aside from learning what true Executive Protection is, you will also be taught what duties will be expected of you and how to perform them efficiently and to industry standards.
Below is a list of several of the topics that will be taught in our course. The full course curriculum will only be disclosed to ESS Global Corp students.
- Threat Assessment
- Security Advance Tactics
- Motorcade Operations
- Walking Formations
- Hand-to-Hand Tactics
This course will not only have a classroom aspect to it, but there will be a practical side where the students will actually learn in a hands-on environment how to successfully perform all the skills being taught in the classroom. We feel that best way to learn how to do something is to actually do it!
All of our students, upon completion of the course, will walk away with a certificate of completion proving that they have successfully completed Executive Protection training. More importantly, however, they will have the knowledge and skill set necessary to be a success in the Executive Protection industry.
Please ask us about our group rates, private classes, referrals and discounts for: military, law enforcement, firemen, EMT/paramedics and security officers with either D or G license.
28 Day Executive Protection Course
This is the mega course where you will receive 300+ hours of elite instruction and training from top industry professionals that we use as our instructors. You will learn from the best! Our instructors do not just teach, but they are all extremely active in the industry. Each instructor has years of experience in the industry while most have worked both domestically and internationally.
This course is only for those who are serious about making Executive Protection a career. Our curriculum covers everything you will need to know to be effective in the Executive Protection industry. Furthermore, our curriculum was created from the knowledge and real life experiences of our agents and instructors.
Students may obtain up to 15 certifications upon successful completion of this program:
- Executive Protection Certification
- Advanced Executive Protection Certification
- Threat Assessment & Security Advance Tactics Certification
- Motorcade Tactics Certification
- Defensive Tactics Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Florida Concealed Weapons Certification (May be used to obtain license)
- Firearms Safety & Basic Operations Certification
- ASP Collapsible Baton Certification
- OC Spray Certification
- ASP Handcuffing Certification
- ASP Tactical Flashlight Certification
- D & G License Certification (Armed & Unarmed Security Officer)
- Phazzer Certification
This course involves classroom and practical exercises. Everything we cover in the classroom will also be covered in a hands-on environment. You will spend as much time on practical exercises as you will in the classroom. Each section of this course will be taught by an instructor who specializes in that area of the industry and you will be tested on your retention in the classroom as well as practical exams. Once the course work is completed, you will be required to put everything you have learned into action.
Your final exam will be a live exercise in which you will carry out the duties of a live detail with a client.
Course Details
You will be taught Client interviewing, Threat Assessment, Security Advance Tactics, Motorcade Tactics, Defensive Tactics, Firearm Safety, Cleaning/Storage of Firearms, Concealed Carry Laws, First Aid/CPR, Protocol Domestic/International (Business Etiquette) and everything in between.
You may read the class descriptions of our short courses under the Courses/Training in the menu above to get more details of each class.
Tuition Includes:
- Course Materials (Text Book, Hand Outs, etc)
- Instructor Fees & Range Fees
- Gym Membership
- ESS Global Corp Polos (2), T-Shirts (3) and Hat (1)
- Diploma/Certification Costs
- Graduation and Class Pictures
- Graduation Dinner/Lunch
Note: Students Responsible for bringing their own handguns, handcuffs and batons (or rent from ESS) as well as ammo and fuel/ transportation used during training.