Accredited New York Executive Protection Training
Pacific West Academy provides a pathway to an elite New York executive protection career that AI can’t replace. Our New York 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.
Elite New York bodyguard school · GI Bill® & Sallie Mae® approved · Industry hiring partners · Structured admissions-based program
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Lodging Assistance Available on Request
YOUR CAREER
New York Executive Security Training & Programs
39-Day Certified Executive Security Specialist Program
Our flagship New York Certified Executive Security Specialist (CESS) program is the industry standard for bodyguard training and close protection training. Beyond the tactical curriculum, our difference lies in using elite New York bodyguard classes and executive protection courses to prepare students for high-stakes New York careers.
12-Day Comprehensive Security Training
Looking for the most practical New York VIP protection course? The 12-day CST program provides core competencies acting as the definitive prerequisite for advanced New York bodyguard certification. Master the skills required for elite executive security training roles through hands-on, real-world scenarios.
Success Stories from Our
New York Bodyguard School Graduates
Don’t take it from us, watch success stories from recent graduates of our New York 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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PWA Is Approved by
ACCREDITED
Industry Hiring Partners
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PWA Is Associated with
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION
Instruction Led by Active Close Protection Training Experts
Pacific West Academy instructors are active professionals with real-world operational experience. Our bodyguard courses are delivered by former Special Forces and CIA instructors who have planned and executed high-stakes protective operations. This ensures students master New York 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 New York Executive Protection Training?
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Train in realistic environments designed to build elite New York close protection training capability for high-level protective services roles.
Qualified Instructors
Learn from professionals with real-world experience teaching practical methods for professional New York bodyguard training and protecting high-profile VIP clients.
Accredited
ACCET-accredited. BPPE and CalVet approved. GI Bill® accepted, and Sallie Mae® approved. Recognized by EP Wired as a top executive protection training school.
Affordable
A 10-week New York executive protection certification course with 70%+ job placement and lodging assistance available for students.
YOUR FUTURE
Begin Your New York Security Career
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