If you are looking for Orlando Executive Protection training, or “D” or “G” classes in Orlando, come talk to the leader in Global Security, ESS Global Corp.
The entire security industry is growing exponentially, both nationally and here in Florida. Whether you’re looking to start an exciting new career as an armed or unarmed guard, Executive and Close Protection (Bodyguard) or you’re just furthering your protection education, ESS Global has the classes you need to obtain the licenses that Florida requires. Why ESS? ESS Global Corp is the only protection school in the state of Florida licensed by the US Department of Education. This offers you a level of training no other security training organization offers. ESS Global is also Approved by the VA to accept GI Bill Benefits.
Orlando Executive Protection Training
Unarmed “D” Licensing for Florida Security Guards
Our unarmed “D” Florida security guard classes are offered in both Orlando and Tampa. During class, you’ll learn about subjects such as confrontation management and the Florida legal codes. Why not learn from the best? ESS is always on the lookout to hire qualified candidates to cover upcoming contracts. Armed Security Guard “G” Licensing Courses
Armed security licenses require Florida “G” license certification here in Florida. You’ll leave with knowledge of handgun safety and marksmanship. If you simply need to renew your armed “G” security license, ESS has renewal classes available as well. Executive Protection/Bodyguard Training Our Orlando Executive Protection Training classes are the industry’s gold standard. The experienced instructors at ESS Global Corp know exactly what you need to learn quickly and they work with you to develop the skills you’ll need to be an effective close protection agent. 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 Executive Protection and Bodyguard Industry. ESS Global Corp also offers Advanced Executive Training, as well as Threat Assessment Training, Motorcade Operation, “D” and “G” Florida Certification Training, Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) Training, Advanced Defensive Training, Tactical, Gun Safety Training, First Aid, CPR Training and more.
If you are seeking Orlando Executive Protection, Celebrity Security, or any other security service, here are 5 reasons to call the Global Leader in Security, ESS Global Corp.
Orlando Executive Protection, Celebrity Security and Bodyguards – ESS
International Protection – Sure, we love to work in Florida, it’s our backyard. So we know the lay of the land with regards to Orlando Executive Protection, Celebrity Security and Bodyguard Services. But it’s important to note that with international security projects in over 50 countries, the “global” in ESS Global Corporation is 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. Choosing 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 US 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. 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 Orlando Executive Protection, Celebrity Security, or any other security service, Call ESS Global. We know Florida Security because we are Florida Security.
Terror attacks in the US, terrorist bombings in the UK, and kidnappings in South America have focused a spotlight on executive/celebrity close protection, both here and abroad. But more often, it’s a political activist, an overzealous fan or a disgruntled ex-employee trying to force his way into the CEO office. It’s more often these “less than headline grabbing problems” close protection deals with.
Are you considering a job in the fast growing Close Protection Bodyguard field? Or perhaps you are considering hiring a Close Protection Specialist. ESS Global would like to give you an inside look at Executive Protection.
ESS Global Corp is one of just a handful of Close Protection Schools nationwide that are Department of Education certified and licensed and is the only Close Protection School licensed by the State of Florida. ESS is also one of the nation’s largest Close Protection Service Agencies with active agents in cities across the country.
We thought we would take a moment, track down CEO Theo Billiris and look “behind the curtain” and answer some of the more common questions both our students and clients ask us, and share this with you.
An Inside Look at Executive Protection
What is the very first step in executive/close protection?
Get licensed in the state in which you reside and get certified at a reputable Executive Protection School. Licensed schools, such as ESS, are preferred as both our students and our clients can rest easy in knowing that the school has been and continues to be monitored and regulated by the D.O.E. On top of that, all instructors and curriculums are evaluated yearly.
What are the advantages of having a personal bodyguard? Why do celebrities and top business or political icons keep bodyguards?
Protection obviously, but even more so, convenience and making life easy. Example: when you have an Executive Protection agent, they take care of all planning on trips. Choosing hotels, restaurants, etc. and perform all security checks at those places. Then, when you arrive, you don’t have to worry about checking in or waiting for service. It’s already done. You don’t have to worry about how to get from place to place. The route recon is already complete. You just sit back and enjoy the trip. Leave the details to us.
What is the client expectation vs real life?
Well the biggest thing is they believe that when they have you, they can go and do “whatever” and expect that nothing will happen to them. The best clients understand that we are there to keep them safe, which sometimes means heeding our advice/threat assessments and not going to some places they want to go.
Also, we often see that since nothing bad happens they start to think they don’t need us. The only reason nothing bad happens is because of what we do that they don’t see. Successful Close Protection leans strongly on threat assessments and security advances that they never witness.
Are there “cardinal rules” to follow?
Confidentiality. The best Close Protection Agents never become too familiar or comfortable – always remember they are client, not a friend.
Describe a “Typical Assignment”
Every assignment starts with a client interview/profiling. We learn about the client and their expectations. Next, we conduct a security advance of where we will be going. This includes site surveys and threat assessments of all places we will visit on the trip. We also conduct route recon on all possible routes between venues. Lastly, putting everything we learned from our advance team and putting it into play on the day of the detail. On that day we will protect the client and create an experience for them that was easy and relaxed.
What are the little things that make a difference?
At ESS Global, it’s our attention to detail. It’s important to really know your client, and that comes from our experience in the initial interview and our “Client Profile” setup. Do they like a certain drink or snack and having that in the vehicle or hotel room before they enter. Also, learning to remain professional and staying composed even if the client acts irrationally or becomes angry with you. Actually, that’s a big thing.
Do you use surveillance equipment? EP is really not like this
Yes we do. For obvious reasons, we need to be discrete here, but yes, we use state of the art surveillance and tracking devices. It also gets more complicated when we are contracted with protecting the family. Sadly, sometimes the best and easiest target is a family member.
Do you carry weapons all the time?
No, we are only armed when requested by our client. It’s really quite different than it’s portrayed in the media.
What sets ESS apart from the rest?
It’s the fact that we are a D.O.E. licensed school as well and have the ability to choose the best students for employment because we are able to assess them through the schooling process. Most other companies who hire from other “trainers” don’t get to assess them until they are working. This can obviously become a liability.
Lastly, was there ever a time when quick thinking saved the day?
Everyday! Clients change their minds by the minute. You really have to be able to think dynamically in the moment. There is always a solution. There is always somebody that knows how to get what your client wants. “No” or “I can’t” is never an option.
There is a Difference
Theo Billiris CEO of ESS Global Corp: “We find that most of executive protection companies send out an off-duty policeman with a gun. What you need to understand is if there was some sort of semi-planned attack, these guys would be of no value, or worse, dead. There was no recon, no planning, no preparation, no game plan in place, just an off-duty cop and a gun. That’s really not Executive Protection, it’s an off-duty officer. There is a big difference.” Executive Close Protection has changed over the last 10-15 years. Today’s agents are intelligent, discreet, and highly trained professionals. ESS agents have been D.O.E. trained and continue to train as they perfect their craft. Our agents come from vast backgrounds such as Military, Law Enforcement, Government Agencies and Executive Protection schools just to name a few. With this array of various backgrounds, we are able to put together protection teams that will fit and fulfill your specific security need.
ESS Global Corp is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. D.O.E Executive Protection Classes are also offered throughout the year in Tampa and as far away as Los Angeles. If you are looking to change careers and be the best and train with the best, we’d love to talk.
If you’re considering hiring an EP agent give us a call. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Florida Commissioner Adam Putman With ESS Global Corp
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. ESS Global is also in the process of becoming Post 9/11 GI Bill approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs. We also offer no interest payment plans for Veterans. (UPDATE 12-23-16 ESS Global Executive Protection Training is now approved by the VA to accept Post 9-11 GI Bill Benefits)
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 Executive Protection and Bodyguard Industry. ESS Global Corp also offers Advanced Executive Training, as well as Threat Assessment Training, Motorcade Operation, “D” and “G” Florida Certification Training, Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) Training, Advanced Defensive Training, Tactical, Gun Safety Training, First Aid, CPR Training and more.
The Close Protection industry is growing fast, simply because executives and their families, celebrities, politicians, sport stars and more all look for professional protection. Close Protection is the pinnacle of the private security industry. This is your opportunity to be trained by the some of the best professionals in the industry for a career second to none in the security field.
Classes are held at various times throughout the US in Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas & Los Angeles.
Ask about group rates, discounts, referrals and private classes. ESS Global Corp can also take the course to you, and also offers private “on-site” courses for groups, organizations and businesses.
Class sizes will be limited to ensure that each student receives the proper amount of “hands-on” instruction so that when they complete the course their knowledge not only meets. but exceeds industry standards. If you have a desire to be the best, then pick up the phone and train with the best.
Call the leader in Florida Executive Protection and Bodyguard Training.
Looking for the very best Florida security guard training? ESS Global Corp is the only training facility in Florida to be licensed by the US Department of Education. If you’re serious about a career in security and protection industry, choose a school that is serious as well.
Florida Security Guard Training – US D.O.E. Licensed Training
ESS Global instructors are Department of Education licensed with an unrelenting attention to detail and real world experience unparalleled in the industry. Our school is currently the only state licensed Executive Protection School through the Florida Department of Education and is also in the process of becoming Post 9/11 GI Bill approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Florida Security Guard Training Courses
Executive Protection – Top Rated Certification Course ESS Graduates
Executive Protection- Advanced
Threat Assessment and Security Advance Tactics
Motorcade Operations
“D” Unarmed Security License
“G” Armed Security License
Defense Tactics and Hand-to-Hand
Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP)
ASP Tactical Baton, OC Spray & Handcuffing
Gun Safety / Shooting Fundamentals Course
Church Security
First Aid & CPR/AED
Perhaps you’ve seen the statistics. Maybe you’ve seen the US Bureau of Labor Statistics calling the security profession job prospects thought 2022 as “Excellent”. And that’s just for standard security guards at banks, businesses, malls, even churches. Even better, the Personal Close Protection/Bodyguard and Executive Protection market is exploding.
Are you ready to take control of your life? The ESS Global Corp “All-in-One” Mega-Course is a 300 hour fast track program that takes you to elite status in the protection industry in record time.
Here at ESS Global Corporation we take pride in honoring our military veterans. We like training and hiring veterans at ESS Global Corp, since military skills blend in nicely with security and protection. We are extremely thankful for what they do for this country. While we are blessed to live in the United States of America, we fully understand that it is because of the efforts of our veterans that makes it all possible.
At any given time, about 80% to 85% of our staff are all military veterans. We do our best to not only employ veterans but also refer veterans to other companies for work as well. It is our goal here at ESS Global Corporation to get as many veterans working as possible. It is the least we can do for what you have done for us.
Additionally, ESS Global Executive Protection School is currently in the process of becoming post-9/11 G.I. Bill approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs. However, until this approval is final we offer military discounts on training and gear for all military veterans. We also offer special payment plans for training courses with no interest. Most schools don’t offer payment plans, much less interest free. We want to do all we can to get our veterans trained, licensed, and certified so that they can enter the workforce immediately.
In addition, about 80% to 85% of our staff are all military veterans. We do our best to not only employ veterans but also refer veterans to other companies for work as well. It is our goal here at ESS Global Corporation to get as many veterans working as possible.
ESS Global humanitarian efforts also extend to the community and non-profits that help support us all, such as community centers schools and churches. It’s even better when we can involve veterans with Church Security demos, or aiding in rebuilding a place of worship, or just some clean up and restorations. ESS also helps schools with book bag giveaways, needed school supplies for students and more.
There are many ways to put your military skills and experience to work at ESS Global Corp. Let’s help you get started in an industry where you can have a tremendous impact.
Elite Security Services offers Florida Close Protection/Bodyguard Training, and is the only Executive Protection School in Florida licensed through the Florida Department of Education. ESS Global is also in the process of becoming Post 9/11 GI Bill approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs. (UPDATE 12-23-16 ESS Global Executive Protection Training is now approved by the VA to accept Post 9-11 GI Bill Benefits)
But a piece of paper from the state or the VA isn’t what sets us apart. It’s all about the training. Florida Close Protection/Bodyguard Training
ESS Global training is taught by industry professionals who have unmatched experience and knowledge in the Executive Protection field. Our primary goal is to pass down our real world knowledge from our own training and experiences in over 60 countries, to our students, in an effort to best prepare them to work as a professional in the Close Protection/Bodyguard Industry.
The Security/Protection industry is growing fast, simply because executives and their families, celebrities, politicians, sport stars and more all look for professional protection. Close Protection is the pinnacle of the private security industry. This is your opportunity to be trained by the some of the best professionals in the industry for a career second to none in the security field.
Florida Close Protection/Bodyguard Training
Classes are held at various times in Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas & Los Angeles.
Ask about group rates, discounts, referrals and private classes. ESS Global Corp will take its course to you, and also offers private courses for groups, organizations and businesses.
Class sizes will be limited to ensure that each student receives the proper amount of “hands-on” instruction so that when they complete the course their knowledge meets and exceeds industry standards.
So here we are again. Just when you think it wont happen to you, or you say to yourself, “I don’t know anyone that has had an accident. We all hear the stories and see all the pictures on the web, we even watch the videos of DEA agents actually teaching others on gun safety and yes you guessed it, BAM! A Negligent Discharge. I am in the camp, that does not believe you should call it an “accidental discharge” Really? Can accidents happen yes.! Like maybe if you drop a firearm and it goes off, or you are running from a bear and shooting at it blindly, and you accidentally kill a mocking bird. But when you reach for a firearm to handle it and you grab it incorrectly or haphazardly, that results in the discharge of the firearm that is NEGLIGENCE! You caused it! You failed to take the appropriate measures to ensure the safe handling of the firearm. Why am I writing this article, because a buddy of mine decided to discharge his pistol while in his vehicle where he, YES! You guessed it, he shot himself in the foot and through the floorboard of his car. In his words “I had an awkward grip on the gun and my ring finger slipped into the trigger guard and it went off.” I wanted to post his picture, but he threatened me with litigation if I did, so I just told him he would be the subject of our next post. So lets go through the basics once again.
1) Treat all guns as if they are loaded!
This rule by itself does not completely keep you safe of negligence but it does set the tone as to how we treat a firearm and do not just assume the gun is unloaded. It must be treated with respect! Even when someone tells you it’s “Not loaded” Clear the firearm yourself!
2) Do not point the gun at anything you do not wish to destroy!
At this point you have not verified weather or not the gun is loaded or not, so we will consider it loaded and keep it pointed either down at the ground or in the ready position. Not to the side, not in the air, keep it pointed DOWN!
3) Keep you finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot!
And here we are the number one rule that if followed no matter what else you do, the gun will not discharge. Hmmm, so basically the firearm is safe, until someone picks it up, and how that person handles it determines weather or not it stays safe.
4) Know your target and what is beyond it!
So you have followed all the rules and now you are placed in the position to discharge your gun, either at the range or in a life or death situation, you must know what you target is and what is beyond it. What kind of backstop are you shooting at? Are there people behind your attacker? Always remember there is a lawyer behind every round that gets fired from your gun. And they want to know why it was fired and why it landed where it did. And you need to be able to articulate your thought processes as to why you discharged your gun, and why the bullets landed where they did.
So you are all high-speed now, you have a 1.75 inch belt, desert tan ball cap with Velcro patch. You have Sabre Red Pepper, tactical knife, and you’ve mounted torches to your waist; one in the front and a tactical back up in the rear! Remember what your instructor said during training: “two is one, one is none!”
You weren’t sure what time of day you would be on post so you stored away some black flex cuffs and some white ones, you don’t want to offend anyone, right?
Now when it comes to firearms you figure the bigger the better, so you strap a 9mm hand cannon to your hip. You have taken all the courses and the State has issued your credentials. You have passed the entire necessary tests; you’re ready to go, right? WRONG! Ask yourself these questions:
Am I willing to take another human being’s life to save my own or the life of another?
Am I capable of defending another, or myself and then render first aid and/or CPR to the very person I just injured?
Am I ready to face the consequences of my actions and defend those actions in a court of law?
What about the effects of my actions on my family and my friends, how will the public view my actions?
Each of the answers to these questions should actually create new questions to be answered, depending on which direction you have chosen. The bottom line is there is much more to think about than just, what kind of gear you will equip yourself with. Stay safe and consider all your options before you need them!
This is a question that defensive tactics experts and 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, the answer is 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, is 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!” 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. So, back to avoidance and how it can help us keep the job boring. When we see a possible oncoming threat, avoidance allows us to go another direction, choose another route, pick another restaurant, etc. We live to fight another day. There is no loss of respect when an executive protection agent chooses avoidance over conflict. And, I can assure, whether you win or loose the conflict you will affect your client in todays sue happy society.
Now, there are times when avoidance is not possible and you must use defensive tactics to protect yourself and your client. In those instances, the defensive tactics that works best are those that you have practiced. Remember, defensive tactics are like anything else in life: it’s all about repetition! The way you train is the way you will perform. To achieve muscle memory in an effort to utilize tactics effectively, you must practice them thousands of times.
This is why ESS Global Corp’s executive protection certification course spends 2-3 hours on defensive tactics and utilizes the majority of the time teaching you executive protection principles. It’s because we know that there is no way, even if 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 show 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 input. We hope this has helped, and until next time, stay alert and stay safe!
Our Orlando Executive Protection Training classes are the industry’s gold standard. The experienced instructors at ESS Global Corp know exactly what you need to learn quickly and they work with you to develop the skills you’ll need to be an effective close protection agent. 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 Executive Protection and Bodyguard Industry.
Well the biggest thing is they believe that when they have you, they can go and do “whatever” and expect that nothing will happen to them. The best clients understand that we are there to keep them safe, which sometimes means heeding our advice/threat assessments and not going to some places they want to go.
Ask yourself these questions: