VAN NUYS

Pacific West Academy Headquarters

Pacific West Academy provides the training you need to be effective in any position in the security and protection fields.

Pacific West Academy gives you the practical training needed to succeed in any role within the security and protection industry. Located in Van Nuys, California, our programs are built on decades of real-world field experience from our parent company, ASC. We started with a intensive 104-hour course specifically designed to give students the foundational knowledge and certifications needed to launch a successful career as a protection agent.
As our program grew, we realized that good training alone was not enough. We felt a responsibility to help our graduates actually get hired. So we made it our mission not only to train students to the highest standard, but to actively help them land jobs in the security and protection industry. This hands-on approach to career placement is why Pacific West Academy is consistently recognized as one of the best executive protection training providers in California.

In 2016, we began building a more advanced and comprehensive program that earned recognition from the Veterans Administration and received national accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). This expansion was largely driven by the growing number of military veterans looking to transition into security and protection careers. The program not only prepares students for senior roles in security management but also opens doors to higher education in criminal justice.

After months of development, the Certified Executive Security Specialist (CESS) program officially launched in 2017, raising the bar for professional security training while keeping our focus on helping every graduate find meaningful employment. Today, our personal protection training courses are widely regarded as the gold standard for anyone entering the high-end security sector.”

As a veteran-operated facility, Pacific West Academy is uniquely positioned to help former military personnel make a smooth and confident transition into civilian professional life. We understand the shift from the structured world of military service to the broader demands of the civilian workplace, and we have built our programs to bridge that gap effectively.

Upon completing our programs, students leave with strong academic skills, practical security expertise, and the confidence to pursue higher education or step directly into a career as a protection agent.

Our team is made up of veterans from the military, law enforcement, and private security sectors, bringing together decades of combined global experience. This wealth of knowledge is reflected in every course we offer, keeping Pacific West Academy at the forefront of professional security officer training and making us a top choice for veterans building their next career.