What is Executive Protection?

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What is Executive Protection and how does it differ from hiring a bodyguard? Executive Protection, also known as “Close Protection”, “VIP Protection” “Bodyguard” and “Personal Protection” refers to security measures taken to ensure the safety of VIPs or other individuals who may be exposed to elevated personal risk because of their employment, celebrity status, wealth, associations or geographical location.
So while all these phrases seem interchangeable, there is no doubt from professional security-minded people that Executive Protection sits squarely at the apex of the protection industry.
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While there have been many Hollywood productions of bodyguard movies, showing fistfights, gunfights and car chases, even at the level of Executive Protection, the object is to avoid those situations, including the romance depicted in a certain Kevin Costner movie.

What is Executive Protection?

Now this is going to upset some people, but the facts are this. Most bodyguard trainers say they have Executive Protection Training, but it’s in name only. 

While the basic premise of a bodyguard goes back hundreds if not thousands of years, Executive Protection is a relatively new field. Executive Protection was coined in the 1970s by the United States Secret Service when they created the Executive Protection Service to guard visiting foreign dignitaries.

How Executive Protection Differs from Bodyguards for Our Clients

Even most bodyguards wonder “What is Executive Protection?” Why? Most bodyguards have never heard such words as Threat Assessment, Advance Tactics, Route Reconnaissance, Embus and Debus plans, Area Surveillance, Movement Safety, etc. These guys usually show up on the day of an event/gig and depend on physical deterrence. The problem with that is, there is usually someone in the crowd that no matter how big you are, they will still try something foolish. A lot of times, purposely, in an effort to get you to go hands on with them and then collect a payday in the form of a lawsuit or out of court settlement/payoff. Just ask Justin Bieber.
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If you are considering Professional Executive Protection for yourself, your family, or a group, either in the US or abroad, you’d best call a Real Executive Protection Company. We’d like you to consider ESS Global Corp, and here’s why. As one of only a handful of Department of Education licensed and approved Executive Protection Schools (and the only D.O.E. Approved Executive Protection School in Florida), we continually train Executive Protection Agents around the world and we keep the  very best students for our client protection projects in over 60 countries.  You owe it to yourself to call us.

How Executive Protection Training Differs from Bodyguard Training

Most folks who have paid for Bodyguard Training have never taken the D.O.E. Executive Protection Classes ESS Global offers such as;

In the protection industry, there is no “license”, no testing, and no boards in most states. Executive Protection is usually lumped into the same category as Security Guards or Private Investigation and has little to do with either. Yet we see training to earn your “certified protection specialist credentials” advertised online. Unfortunately, nobody is regulating these schools, training centers and trainers. Meaning, nobody regulates or monitors what is taught and who is teaching it. Anybody off the street could be teaching you false information and you are paying for it. So your “protection credential” is a piece of paper from the trainer and nothing more.
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This is exactly where ESS Global Executive Protection School differs. We are licensed and our curriculum and instructors are all regulated and monitored by the D.O.E. And, only a few elite schools are D.O.E. approved and certified for executive protection.
Having a government certified protection school on your resume is a big plus, and a great way to get started.
In Summary, Executive Protection is more in line with Secret Service Protection, than taking phones and smashing them when Bodyguards are bewildered on how to handle a situation.

  • ESS Global - what is executive protectionSo if you are looking for the very best is security and protection for your company, yourself, or your family, you owe it to yourself to call ESS Global Corp.
  • If you’ve been “trained” before, you should call us and let’s talk about furthering your career.
  • Lastly, if you are considering a career in the Protection Industry, we’ll answer your questions, including “What is Executive Protection?” and we won’t feed you lies and misrepresentations.

That’s Our Promise to our students at the school, as well as our valued clients around the world.

727-940-7926

info@essglobalcorp.com

Executive Protection or Bodyguard?

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Executive Protection or Bodyguard. It’s a question that floats around here often. Are we a bodyguard school or an executive protection school?

Executive Protection or Bodyguard?

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Well, according to the Department of Education, we are a “Protection School” so that seems to place us in executive protection. But if you ask the CEO of ESS Global Corp, Theo Billiris, it is only a question in the student’s mind.
“In our industry, that is, as it relates to the true professionals, we never call ourselves bodyguards. Reason being, is that bodyguard usually brings to mind the stereotype of the big muscle guy that has almost no brain power. These are also the same individuals that have little, or in most cases, no training. These are the guys that usually become a liability to their clients and cause them harm rather than prevent it.”
“But when we advertise training, we need to mention “bodyguard” because most people don’t know the term “Executive Protection” nor do they realize that true professionals actually exsist.”
Mr. Billiris believes the training provides the best definition.
Executive protection or bodyguard? - Training makes the difference
“Most bodyguards never heard such words as Threat Assessment, Advance Work, Route Reconnaissance, Embus and Debus plans, area surveillance, movement safety, etc. These guys usually show up on the day of an event/gig and depend on physical deterrence. The problem with that is, there is usually someone in the crowd that no matter how big you are, they will still try something foolish. A lot of times, purposely, in an effort to get you to go hands on with them and then collect a pay day in the form of a lawsuit or out of court settlement/payoff. Just ask Justin Bieber.”
Then of course, how do others view the difference between executive protection and bodyguards?
“Security Professionals who want to bolster their résumé with a certification from a school that meets a standard acceptable to the government (D.O.E.) and to the corporate world and has a reputation in the security industry should call us. We are the only protection school in the state of Florida that is approved by the US Department of Education and only one of a handful in the entire country. So that stands out in a resume.”
What is the biggest problem in the protection training industry?
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“What’s frustrating is that if you go to court, your attorney passed the bar. A standardized test. Same if you have open heart surgery. They passed the boards. These people are licensed. In the protection industry, there is no “license”, no testing, and no boards in most states. Executive Protection is usually lumped into the same category as Security Guards or Private Investigation and has little to do with either. Yet, online we see training to earn your “certified protection specialist credentials” and they are in “high demand”. Unfortunately, nobody is regulating these schools or training centers. Meaning, nobody regulates or monitors what is taught and who is teaching it. Anybody off the street could be teaching you false information and you are paying for it. So a “protection credential” is a piece of paper from the trainer and nothing more. This is where ESS Global Executive Protection School differs. We are licensed and our curriculum and instructors are all regulated and monitored by the D.O.E. And, only a few elite schools are D.O.E. approved and certified for executive protection. Having a government certified protection school on your resume is a big plus, and a great way to get started.”
ESS Global Los Angeles Executive Protection TrainingSo whether you call it executive protection or bodyguard training or even close protection…If you are serious about the Executive Protection Industry, choose a serious school that is licensed and approved by the D.O.E. for protection training. ESS Global Corp. Classes are held in the corporate office in Tampa, as well as Orlando, Detroit, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Hollywood, and other locations on an as needed basis.

Please call

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com to inquire or register for an upcoming Executive Protection Training.

Los Angeles Executive Protection Training

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If you are looking for real Los Angeles Executive Protection Training, ESS Global is bringing it’s D.O.E. Approved Protection Training to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Executive Protection Training

ESS Global Los Angeles Executive Protection TrainingESS Global Corp is the ONLY Executive Protection School in headquartered Florida that is licensed and approved by the Department Of Education, and one of only a handful in the entire country.
ESS Global Corp offers Los Angeles Executive Protection Training and is currently in the process of becoming Post 9/11 GI Bill approved by the US Department of Veteran Affairs. But have you asked yourself “Is there a difference between Executive Protection Training and Bodyguard Training?

Los Angeles Executive Protection Training or Bodyguard Training?

The Protection industry is growing, simply because executives and their families, celebrities, sport stars, politicians and high net-worth individuals all look for well trained professional protection. Executive Protection is the pinnacle of the private security industry. This is your opportunity to be trained by the some of the top-rated professionals in the industry for a career second to none in the security field.
Los Angeles Executive Protection Training
While “typical” bodyguard training may cover very basic protection instruction like hand-to-hand combat, bodyguard students are rarely trained on other important disciplines such as  Threat Assessment and Security Advance Tactics,  Situational Awareness Training, Advanced Motorcade Operations, and other topics that are central to Executive Protection Training.
The ESS Global Los Angeles Executive Protection Training will cover topics in depth that the majority of “bodyguard” schools never teach such as Threat Assessment, Advance Work, Route Reconnaissance, Embus and Debus plans, area surveillance, movement safety, etc.
If you have been “trained” before, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level. When you combine the D.O.E accreditation with personalized training from some of the top rated protection experts in the world, you end up with powerful, in depth training. Our instructors have successfully completed client security assignments in over 60 different countries.
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You’ll be taught by ESS Global Executive Protection training instructors that have protected executives, politicians, celebrities and other high net worth individuals globally on a regular basis. When you throw in retired military security experts, you now have a Los Angeles Executive Protection Training that few other organizations and “schools” in the US can match.
And you can rest assured that our Los Angeles Executive Protection Training covers the exact same D.O.E. approved executive protection service D.O.E. syllabus as our training at the corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Additionally, Executive Protection Training classes are also held at various times throughout the year in Orlando, Detroit, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas and Las Vegas.
For companies that would like ESS Global Corp to train their agents and protection personnel in various disciplines, we can come and train “on-location” at your business.
If you are serious about the Executive Protection Industry, choose a school that is serious and licensed and approved by the D.O.E. for Executive Protection training. ESS Global Corp.

ESS Global Corp LogoPlease call

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com for inquires or to register for the next Los Angeles Executive Protection Training.

ESS Global also offers group rates, discounts, referrals and private classes.  ESS will take its course to you or offer private courses for groups, organizations or businesses.
If you are a veteran, please ask us about our flexible payment options.
 

Executive Protection Training in Hollywood

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executive protection training in hollywoodESS Global Corp, in addition to protecting celebrities, politicians, and other high net worth individuals in over 60 countries, ESS also offers Executive Protection Training in Hollywood.
Some people call it executive protection, or close protection, or VIP Protection, or celebrity protection or more commonly, a bodyguard… But there is a difference on a few levels.

Ask Theo Billiris at ESS Global Corp…
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“Most bodyguards never heard such words as Threat Assessment, Advance Work, Route Reconnaissance, Embus and Debus plans, area surveillance, movement safety, etc. These guys usually show up on the day of an event/gig and depend on physical deterrence. The problem with that is, there is usually someone in the crowd that no matter how big you are, will still try something foolish. A lot of times purposely in an effort to get you to go hands on with them and then collect a pay day in the form of a lawsuit or out of court settlement/payoff. Just ask Justin Bieber.”
Here at ESS Global, we do sometimes advertise our training as “bodyguard” training because that is what people think when they see celebrity protection. But it all comes down to “Executive Protection”, and it’s an Executive Protection Training in Hollywood that anyone who is serious about the protection industry won’t want to miss. 
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When you combine the D.O.E accreditation with personalized training from some of the top rated protection experts in the world, you end up with powerful, comprehensive training. Our instructors have successfully completed client protection assignments in over 60 different countries. You’ll be taught by ESS Global Executive Protection training instructors that have protected public speakers, politicians, celebrities and other high net worth individuals on a regular basis. When you throw in some retired military security experts, now you have an executive protection training in Hollywood that few other organizations and “schools” can match.
executive protection training in hollywood
Rest assured that our Executive Protection Training in Hollywood covers the exact same D.O.E. approved protection service syllabus as our training at the corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Executive Protection Training classes are also held at various times throughout the year in Orlando, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas and Las Vegas.
For companies that would like ESS Global Corp to train their agents and protection personnel in various disciplines, we can come and train “on-location” at your business.
If you are serious about the Executive Protection Industry, choose a serious school that is licensed and approved by the D.O.E. for Executive Protection training. ESS Global Corp.

ESS Global Corp LogoPlease call

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com to inquire or register for Executive Protection Training in Hollywood.

ESS Global also offers group rates, discounts, referrals and private classes.  ESS will take its course to you or offer private courses for groups, organizations or businesses.
If you are a veteran, please ask us about our flexible payment options.
 
 
 

Executive Protection Training in Las Vegas

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ESS Global Corp offers Executive Protection Training in Las Vegas. ESS is one of just a handful of schools nationally and the only protection school headquartered in Florida that is licensed and approved by the US Department of Education. Additionally, ESS Global is currently in the process of becoming Post 9/11 GI Bill approved by the US Department of Veteran Affairs.

Executive Protection Training in Las Vegas

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The Security/Protection industry is growing fast, simply because executives and their families, celebrities, politicians, sport stars and high net-worth individuals 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 top-rated professionals in the industry for a career second to none in the security field.
The ESS Difference is clear.

  • D.O.E. licensed and approved
  • Top-rated professional close protection trainers
  • A full suite of top-rated trainings available

When you combine the D.O.E accreditation with personalized training from some of the top-rated protection experts in the world, you end up with powerful, comprehensive training. Our instructors have successfully completed client protection assignments in over 60 different countries. You’ll be taught by ESS Global Florida Executive Protection training instructors that have protected public speakers, politicians, celebrities and other high net-worth individuals on a regular basis. When you throw in retired military security experts, you have a executive protection training in Las Vegas that few other organizations and “schools” can match.
At ESS Global Corporation, our top-rated D.O.E. Approved Executive Protection Certification Course is a great place to get started. Close Protection Agents with experience can benefit from the ESS Advanced Executive Protection Course as well as;

Our Las Vegas Executive Protection Training classes are starting soon. Plan ahead and reserve a spot today.
executive protection training in Las VegasEP training classes are also held at various times of year in Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles as well as Orlando and Tampa.  ESS Global Corp also works with companies around the globe to train their agents and personnel in various disciplines. 

Call ESS at 

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com to register for the next Executive Protection Training in Las Vegas today!

 

Bodyguard Training in Las Vegas

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ESS Global Corp offers Bodyguard Training in Las Vegas.  ESS is the only Executive Protection School, headquartered in Florida that is licensed and approved through the US Department of Education. ESS Global is also in the process of becoming Post 9/11 GI Bill approved by the US Department of Veteran Affairs.

Bodyguard Training in Las Vegas

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But a piece of paper from the Department of Education or the Veterans Administration isn’t what sets us apart from all the other bodyguard training classes and schools. It’s all about ESS world class training. ESS Global training is taught by top industry professionals who have unmatched experience and knowledge in the bodyguard field.  Our primary goal is to pass down our real world knowledge and experiences gained from protection assignments of high net-worth individuals in over 60 different countries, directly to our students, in an effort to best prepare them to work as a professional in the Bodyguard  and Close Protection Industry.
When you combine the D.O.E accreditation with personalized training from some of the top-rated protection experts in the world, you end up with powerful, comprehensive bodyguard training. You’ll be taught by ESS Global Executive Protection training instructors who have protected politicians, celebrities, public speakers and other high net-worth individuals around the world on a regular basis. When you toss in some retired military security experts for good measure, now you have a bodyguard training in Las Vegas that few other organizations and “schools” can match.
If you have taken a bodyguard course somewhere else, we still recommend our Basic course, as it’s likely it covers content not available to other bodyguard classes, before moving on with the advanced courses listed below.
At ESS Global Corporation, our top-rated D.O.E. Approved Executive Protection Certification Course is a great place to get started enjoying the benefits of a career in the bodyguard/close protection industry. ESS also suggests an Advanced Executive Protection Course as well as;

bodyguard training in Dallas
Rest assured that our bodyguard training in Las Vegas covers the exact same D.O.E. approved protection service syllabus as our training at the corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Bodyguard training classes are also held at various times throughout the year in Orlando, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. For companies that would like ESS Global Corp to train their agents and protection personnel in various disciplines, we can come and train “on-location” at your business.
If you are serious about the Bodyguard Industry, choose a serious school that is licensed and approved by the D.O.E. for protection training. ESS Global Corp.

ESS Global Corp LogoPlease call

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com to inquire or register for our upcoming classes in Las Vegas, or any other city listed.

ESS Global also offers group rates, discounts, referrals and private classes.  ESS will take its course to you or offer private courses for groups, organizations or businesses.
If you are a veteran, please ask us about our flexible payment options.
 
 
 

Dallas Executive Protection Training

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ESS Global Corp provides Dallas Executive Protection Training, as well as in other US cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Orlando and of course at our corporate headquarters in Tampa Florida. ESS Global Corp is the only Florida executive protection school to be licensed by the Department of Education. If you’re serious about a career in the growing security and protection industry, then you should choose a school that is serious as well. ESS is also in the process of becoming Post 9/11 GI Bill approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Dallas Executive Protection Training

The ESS Difference is clear.

  • D.O.E. licensed and approved. 
  • Top protection professional trainers
  • A full suite of top-rated trainings

At ESS Global Corporation, our top-rated D.O.E. Approved Executive Protection Certification Course is a great place to get started in the Executive Protection Industry. ESS Global also offers an Advanced Executive Protection Course as well as courses covering;

The ESS Global 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 executive protection agent. At ESS, our primary goal is to pass down our “real world” knowledge from field experiences in over 60 countries directly to our students, in an effort to best prepare them to work as a professional in the expanding Executive Protection and Bodyguard Industry.
The Executive Protection industry is growing fast, simply because executives and their families, celebrities, politicians, sport stars and more all look for professional protection. Executive 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.
Our Dallas Executive Protection Training Class sizes will be limited to ensure that each student receives the proper amount of “hands-on” instruction time 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 you need to train with the best.

dallas executive protection trainingPlease call

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com to inquire or register for a course near you.

Ask about group rates, discounts, referrals and private classes.  ESS Global Corp will take its course to you or offer private courses for groups, organizations or businesses.
If you are a veteran, please ask about our flexible payment options.
 

Bodyguard Training in Dallas

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ESS Global Corp offers Bodyguard Training in Dallas.  ESS is the only Executive Protection School in Florida licensed through the Department of Education. ESS Global is also in the process of becoming Post 9/11 GI Bill approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Executive Protection – Bodyguard Training in Dallas

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But a piece of paper from the D.O.E or the VA isn’t what sets us apart. It’s all about world class training. ESS Global training is taught by industry professionals who have unmatched experience and knowledge in the bodyguard field.  Our primary goal is to pass down our real world knowledge from our own training and experiences to our students, in an effort to best prepare them to work as a professional in the Close Protection/Bodyguard Industry.
When you combine the D.O.E accreditation with personalized training from some of the top rated protection experts in the world, you end up with powerful, comprehensive bodyguard training. Our instructors have successfully completed client protection assignments in over 60 different countries. You’ll be taught by ESS Global Executive Protection training instructors who have protected public speakers, politicians, celebrities and other high net worth individuals around the world on a regular basis. When you throw in some retired military security experts, now you have a bodyguard training in Dallas that few other organizations and “schools” can match.
At ESS Global Corporation, our top-rated D.O.E. Approved Executive Protection Certification Course is a great place to get started enjoying the many benefits of a career in the bodyguard/close protection industry. ESS also suggests an Advanced Executive Protection Course as well as;

Our bodyguard training in Dallas covers the same D.O.E. syllabus as our training at the corporate headquarters in Tampa. EP/Bodyguard training classes are also held at various times of year in Orlando, Detroit, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles as well. For companies that would like ESS Global Corp to train their agents and personnel in various disciplines, we can come and train “on-location” at your business.
If you are serious about the Executive Protection Industry, choose a serious protection school that is licensed and approved by the D.O.E.

ESS Global Corp LogoPlease call

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com to inquire or register for a course near you.

ESS Global also offers group rates, discounts, referrals and private classes.  ESS will take its course to you or offer private courses for groups, organizations or businesses.
If you are a veteran, please ask us about our flexible payment options.
 
 
 
 

Florida Executive Protection School

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Looking for a Florida Executive Protection School? ESS Global Corp is the only Florida executive protection school to be licensed by the Department of Education. If you’re serious about a career in the growing security and protection industry, then you should choose a school that is serious as well. ESS 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)

Florida’s ONLY D.O.E Licensed and Approved Executive Protection School

Florida Executive Protection SchoolESS Global instructors are Department of Education licensed with an unrelenting attention to detail and real world experience that are unparalleled in the close protection industry. Our staff is comprised of top protection professionals in the industry who have provided services in over sixty (60) different countries around the world for select clients.
Since there are only a handful of real close protection schools in the US that are approved and licensed by the US Department of Education, it goes without saying that our graduates are in high demand.

Florida Executive Protection School – Courses

At ESS Global Corporation, our top-rated D.O.E. Approved Executive Protection Certification Course is a great place to get started. ESS also suggests an Advanced Executive Protection Course as well as;

Our Florida Executive Protection School training classes are held in Tampa and Orlando. EP training classes are also held at various times of year in Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.  For companies who would like ESS Global to train their agents and personnel in various disciplines, we can come to you.
Class sizes will be limited to ensure that each student receives the proper amount of instruction and one-on-one time so that when they complete the course their knowledge will far surpass the commonly held industry standards of other Executive Protection “schools”.
If you are serious about the Executive Protection Industry, choose a serious protection school that is the only one in Florida licensed and approved by the D.O.E.

ESS Global Corp LogoPlease call

727-940-7926

or email us at info@essglobalcorp.com to inquire or register for a course near you.

Ask about group rates, discounts, referrals and private classes.  ESS Global Corp will take its course to you or offer private courses for groups, organizations or businesses.
If you are a veteran, please ask about our flexible payment options.

An Inside Look at Executive Protection

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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?

1396894931_525528_399695380063718_182174211_nWell 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”Executive Protection 3 - ESS Global Corp

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?
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    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.”
ESS Close Family ProtectionExecutive 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.

727-940-7926

info@essglobalcorp.com 
 

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