How to become a personal bodyguard in Texas?

To become a bodyguard in Texas requires training, certification, and experience.

Bodyguard training programs are an essential first step, but many people first enter related fields, such as the military and police.

PWA courses will give you a comprehensive road map from where you are now to your new role in the executive protection industry.

The Pacific West Academy instructors are highly qualified and provide the students with everything they need to know in the fundamentals and advanced training courses, through a combination of hands-on training and practical classroom instruction in an accredited executive protection school.

Is executive protection the right career for you?

Our executive protection training opens up a fast-paced and exciting career with high earning potential.

Every day means new challenges and new opportunities. You simply never know what will happen next. And you always know you are doing important work you can be proud of.

If that sounds like a meaningful career path, executive protection might be the perfect fit.

You’ll be expected to stay alert to potential threats, as the safety and well-being of your VIP client are top priorities.

To accomplish this, PWA trains you in basic and advanced firearms skills, evasive and tactical driving, hand-to-hand combat, and executive protection formations. This is rounded out with foundational classroom work that gives you a profound understanding of the risks and threats that await and the best strategies for overcoming them.

When can I enroll in an executive protection training program?

PWA offers bodyguard and executive protection training courses year-round in Texas. 

Enrollment is always open.

Sign-up for free, and we’ll reach out to schedule dates that work best for you.

All FAQ’s

What is executive protection training?

Executive protection refers to working as a bodyguard for high-level clients, including politicians, dignitaries, celebrities, and other at-risk individuals.

Serving at this level requires extensive executive protection agent training. This involves a rigorous practical and classroom education that will give you the tactical skills and knowledge you’ll need.

PWA instructors bring you an in-depth understanding of the position thanks to their years of experience in the field. Our courses develop the fundamentals of being an executive protection agent, and they take you through advanced courses that will make you an expert bodyguard.

When you enroll in our fully accredited executive protection training programs, you can expect a mixture of hands-on training with classroom instruction in cutting-edge facilities that employ the latest technology.

Are you a good candidate for executive protection training in Texas?

If you are looking for a role in the private security industry, then PWA is the best option in Texas.

Many of our students are military veterans and law enforcement personnel. They find that their skills and experience are highly transferable to personal bodyguard training. But thanks to the quality of our instructors, facilities, and curriculum, students of all backgrounds have thrived in the field of executive protection.

That’s because we drill and instill valuable core skills, including hand-to-hand combat, taser training, firearms operation, observational threat assessment, and situational awareness. Any additional experience with these will certainly give you a decided advantage, but it isn’t a requirement. 

For veterans in Texas, this might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for to transition out of the service. The GI Bill® often covers PWA courses.
Interested in learning more? See how PWA eases the transition for U.S. Military Veterans into a new, meaningful career.