ESS Global Corp is pleased to announce our next Executive Protection Training in Tampa May 15-17 at our headquarters in Tarpon Springs.
Updated 02-09-17 2018 Calendar is up
Also ESS Global Corp is now approved by the VA to accept GI Bill Benefits.
Executive Protection Training in Tampa
Having just completed an Executive Protection training where over half the students were law enforcement, correction officers and military special ops, we thought it would be a good idea today to announce our next D.O.E. Approved Executive Protection Training in the Tampa/ Clearwater Area is May 15-17, 2017.
Thinking of entering the world of personal protection?
Great. For an overview, read our detailed Executive Protection Training Guide.
What you need to watch out for.
The world of personal protection is exploding. Recent events throughout the world, especially here in the US, are causing ordinary citizens to take Situational Awareness (a class every EP agent should take), and high net-worth individuals such as celebrities, CEO’s, sports figures, and more, hire executive protection specialists for themselves and loved ones.
Consequently, many “schools” have popped up. Watch for claims such as…
“Get Certified in Executive Protection”
When choosing a facility for executive protection training, be alarmed when you see phrases like;
- “Get your protection specialist credentials from ABC”
- “Earn your certificate in executive protection at XYZ”
- “We are the only school where you can earn 2 certificates in one training”
Know that no federal, state or government agency issues any “certificates” or “credentials”. Anything you get from anyone, including ESS, is a piece of paper and nothing more.
While some ancillary EP training, such as baton or pepper spray, have ASP paperwork, 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 and/or misleading information and you are paying for it. So your “protection credentials” at the end of the day is a piece of paper from the trainer and nothing more.
So beware Executive Protection Training “Schools” that talk about the “certifications” and “credentials” they have for you, more than they discuss their own school’s “certifications” and trainer “credentials”.
Know that no single school owns the basic concepts of Executive Protection.
Sure, we’ve seen websites where they have trademarks (TM) on common phrases like “certified protection operator” or “certified protection specialist” to make them look like their ideas are “official”. Just look at these with a grain of salt.
While some schools and instructors will try to give you the impression they invented, own or somehow refined EP skills all by themselves, the simple fact is that everyone in the EP industry has learned from someone before them.
Do The Research – Executive Protection Training in Tampa
At some point, anyone that wants to work in EP will need to attend a credible EP School. Here at ESS Global, we’ve spoke with ex-law enforcement, security guards, ex-military and more that heartily disagree with that statement. But when they attend our EP class they are in agreement. “I never knew any of that.”
The bottom line is there is no school, no facility, no instructor, that can teach you everything you need to know in 1, 3, 7, 15, 30 or 365 days.
It’s just not possible.
What you do need to do, to begin a career in EP, is you need to get a solid foundation. That is what matters most. Not a piece of paper. For a building to stand the test of time, it needs a foundation. It’s no different for Executive Protection Training. Down the road, you can focus on other specific training to further your career, depending on the path you take. But you need a solid foundation without the fluff.
ESS Global Corp Executive Protection Training
At ESS Global Corp, we are aware that there are competitors who state that they offer similar Executive Protection Training Programs. However, our Executive Protection School in the only protection training facility certified and approved by the Department of Education in the state of Florida (and one of just a handful that are D.O.E. certified across the country). This also means our trainers are approved by the D.O.E. as well.
ESS Global also uses proven methodology, derived from protective security operations, security consulting and of course, security training, in over 60 countries around the world. These operations have been conducted in threat environments ranging from “negligible” to “imminent”.
In addition to being the only D.O.E Certified Executive Protection School here in Florida, we are the only school offering active shooter training as part of our Bodyguard/Executive Protection training via the only VirTra Simulator here in Tampa Florida. This is 1 of only 2 pubic installations in the entire country. It’s a close to real as you’ll ever get. And ESS Global is currently the only Executive Protection Training in the country utilizing this state of the art tool.
Why do we use it?
One critical component of a quality executive protection training is the ‘realism’ it provides. Real-world performance is often directly related to the realism and intensity of training. Said another way, the more realistic the training exercise, the more skills are transferable to a real-world situation. Thus, realism is critically important to any close combat tactical trainer. Threats during training – The stress of receiving return fire, can be safely simulated with the Threat-Fire in the VirTra simulator.
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If you’re one of the thousands of people here in the Tampa area, who have decided to take your self-protection seriously and apply for a concealed carry permit, congratulations! The ranks of people who have decided to stop being a victim and become their own first responder are growing every day. Carrying a concealed weapon is an empowering act that signifies you are taking charge of your personal safety and the safety of your family and loved ones.
Before you decide to concealed carry, ask yourself;
What is the difference between all of these…
Do some research. Holsters vary greatly in size, shape, materials and quality. If it’s not comfortable to carry, it’s not right. Make adjustments to your setup until it’s comfortable for everyday use.
The first factor to consider. Does the instructor or facilitating organization hold any current certifications as a firearms instructor such as: NRA Certification, D.O.E. certification, or other certifications.
Third, will you have easy access to their courses? Will this instructor or organization offer other courses to increase your skill sets after completing the concealed carry tra
Upcoming Training in Tampa/ Clearwater at ESS
“As the only training facility in Florida to be licensed by the US Department of Education, ESS Global Corporation provides education, training and consulting for commercial endeavors, government entities and the general public solely designed to enhance the safety and security of our communities. Our partnerships promote an unrelenting devotion to high standards of duty and courage. ESS Global Corporation accomplishes this mission through an unwavering dedication to deliver comprehensive security services to the communities we value and serve.”
Situational Awareness Defined
First, we noted that terrorism is a tactic not exclusive to any one particular group and that the tactic would not end even if the jihadist threat were to disappear. In the Orlando incident it appears it was a “sympathizer”. We then discussed how people planning terrorist attacks have to follow a planning process and noted that there are times during that process when such plots are vulnerable to detection.
There are driving courses and there are defensive driving courses. The difference between them? Defensive driving courses incorporate elements of situational awareness (though you may not have realized it at the time).
According to Lt Col. Jeff Cooper, recognized as the father of the modern technique of handgun shooting, the most important means of surviving a lethal confrontation is not the weapon or the martial skills. 
To fully understand this phenomena, go take a seat in the nearest hospital emergency room waiting area one evening. Observe the unfortunate people who come in for treatment and you will get an excellent illustration of this point. You will see that roughly 20% of the individuals are actually sick, so you can ignore them. Some others are overdoses so you can ignore them as well. The remaining majority are there because they did not pay attention to their environment. These will be the folks who walked off the edge of the loading dock, stepped off roofs, backed into running machinery, touched a red hot stove burner, stepped into the path of a vehicle, or allowed a thug to walk right up to them unnoticed and hit them in the head with a brick, brandished a knife, or worse, pulled out a gun and shot them.
The same exact principle applies to the street; individuals, businesses, colleges, churches and more. You can be inattentive and oblivious (blindfolded) and get away with it until your path crosses the path of a criminal or intersects with violent situation. The vast majority of criminals are opportunists, who only strike when presented with a viable, easy opportunity. 
What is situational awareness training? At ESS Global, we remove your blindfolds. Blindfolds are for wine tasting, not for living your life safely.
The first step in situational awareness is to step out of the world of denial. During The ESS Global Situational Awareness Training, you will leave the “it can’t happen to me” world behind you. Situational awareness is knowing what and who is around you and the potential threats they might pose to you or your family/ loved ones. You assess the current situation and people around you by gathering information, processing that information, and then figuring out if any action is required. Situational awareness can help you avoid confrontations, fights or other harmful situations. Not only can situational awareness save your own life, but also other innocent lives around you. The military, the government, law enforcement agencies and self-defense experts all train, use, and practice situational awareness.
Developing awareness is a skill and the ESS Global Situational Awareness Training will give you the skill sets that last a lifetime. At first it will seem very awkward and self-conscious, but with practice, it will become seamless and subconscious. You will start to pick up on more and more subtle rings of disturbance and more complex stimuli from the world around you. Eventually, some people may even think you are psychic as they begin to notice how you seem to sense events before they unfold.
The ASP Expandable Baton Training Course in Tampa at ESS is specifically designed for Law Enforcement, Security Officers, and other industry professionals. All techniques taught work on the street and not just in the classroom. They are court defensible and backed by the nation’s most experienced use of force consultants. The course is meant to provide the student with an understanding of the conditions in which the baton may be used, justification for use, and how to document these actions.
The ASP Expandable Baton Training In Tampa August 21 goes into great depth on Portation (Carrying), Presentation (Drawing), Striking techniques, Mechanical function, and Maintenance. The training incorporates drills which simulate the wide variety of street encounters which may require the use of an expandable baton. The class provides efficient defensive impact weapon tactics for personnel without long hours of training. The tactics are quickly learned, easily practiced, and readily maintained.
Portation (Carrying)
Common Sense and Quick Thinking
The simple fact is as we barrel towards 2019, there is no doubt that “personal protection” is a growing field. As you read this guide to EP, there are thousands and thousands of military and government leaders, business executives, religious figures, celebrities and families are being personally protected. And the numbers grow every day.
Corporate Security – Another trend is that Corporate Security Departments are changing fast and among the diverse and growing range of security services corporations must integrate, executive protection is probably the least integrated of all the corporate security services. Many corporate security directors don’t have experience with writing or implementing an EP strategy, and even fewer of them have conducted Risk, Threat and Vulnerability Assessments (RTVAs), which form the foundation of a Quality Executive Protection Program.
While most states have mandatory courses for Security Guards, even unarmed ones, and these are regulated by the state. But in most states the executive protection training industry is unregulated.
This is why it is extremely important when searching for executive protection training, to research your school and your instructors. Make certain that not only have your instructors worked in the Executive Protection industry, but they are active in it now! Remember, the Executive Protection industry is evolving rapidly, especially in the corporate world and EP changes just like any industry. If you are planning on attending a school where the instructor is the same person instructing for the last 20-30 years, you may want to find out how many jobs they have worked in those last 20-30 years. We are willing to bet you will be surprised.
This is why we always recommend that you go through a school that is licensed through the department of education (D.O.E.). Then, you know that both their curriculum and instructors have had to of been reviewed and approved. All instructors have had background checks performed on them and have had to provide credentials that attest to their knowledge and ability to properly instruct. Additionally, the course syllabus is reviewed and approved.
If you are searching for an executive protection training, and if there is one thing you take away from this EP guide;
No single school owns the basic concepts of executive protection training. We’ve seen websites where they have trademarks (TM) on common phrases like “certified protection operator” or “certified protection specialist” to make them look even more “official”.
We always say here at ESS Global Corporation: There are two things you never cheap out on, gear and training. These are the two things that may save your clients life, and yours!
ESS Global Corporation runs the only security guard training school in Florida that is monitored and certified by the Department of Education. We train our own guards on our D.O.E. approved school and then hire the very best. This is differs from most Orlando Security Guard Companies who tend to hire guards that have been trained by someone else and already have a “D” or “G” license.
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