Accredited California Executive Protection Training
Pacific West Academy provides a pathway to an elite California executive protection career that AI can’t replace. Our graduates benefit from an over 70% job placement rate and an average annual salary of $93,000. Our programs emphasize close protection training, VIP security, and professional readiness for high-level protective careers. Lodging assistance is available upon request.
Contact us today for more information about our training programs or to ask us any questions you may have about Pacific West Academy.
Lodging Assistance Available on Request
YOUR CAREER
California Executive Security Training & Programs
39-Day Certified Executive Security Specialist Program
Our flagship Certified Executive Security Specialist (CESS) is the premier Executive Protection Training in California. Beyond the tactical curriculum, our difference lies in using elite California bodyguard classes and executive protection courses to prepare students for high-stakes California security careers.
12-Day Comprehensive Security Training
Looking for the most practical California VIP protection course? The 12-day CST program provides core competencies acting as the definitive prerequisite for advanced California bodyguard certification. Master the skills required for elite executive security training roles through hands-on, real-world scenarios.
Success Stories from Our
California Bodyguard School Graduates
Don’t take it from us, watch success stories from recent graduates of our California executive protection courses and hear for yourself.
Eric Gifford
Jamon Cleary
Tony Howell
Esteban Ferrera
Mike Brown
Brandon Williams
Luis Garcia
David Beach
Franzel Arive
Ryan McBride
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PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION
Instruction Led by Active Close Protection Training Experts
Pacific West Academy instructors are active professionals with real-world operational experience. Our bodyguard training is delivered by former Special Forces and CIA instructors who have planned and executed high-stakes protective operations. This ensures students master California close protection training courses through sound judgment and elite VIP protection training.
All instructors are vetted, credentialed, and aligned with Pacific West Academy’s instructional standards to ensure consistent, high-quality training.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Why choose our California Executive Security Training?
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Train in realistic environments designed to build elite California close protection training capability for high-level protective services roles.
Qualified Instructors
Learn from professionals with real-world experience teaching practical methods for professional California bodyguard training and high-profile security.
Accredited
Affordable
A 10-week California executive protection certification course with 70%+ job placement and lodging assistance available for students.
YOUR FUTURE
Begin Your California Security Career
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