Accredited Los Angeles Executive Protection Training
Pacific West Academy provides a pathway to Los Angeles executive protection that AI cannot replace. Our LA graduates benefit from a 70%+ job placement rate and an average annual salary of $93,000. Our programs emphasize executive protection training, VIP security, and professional readiness for the Southern California market. 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 TRAINING
Los Angeles Executive Security Training & Programs
39-Day Certified Executive Security Specialist Program
Our flagship Certified Executive Security Specialist (CESS) is the industry standard for close protection training. Beyond the tactical curriculum, we utilize Los Angeles bodyguard classes and executive protection courses to prepare students for high-stakes roles in Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
12-Day Comprehensive Security Training
Searching for the most practical VIP protection course in Los Angeles? The 12-day CST program delivers the core competencies required for bodyguard certification. Master the foundational skills for high-level executive security training through intensive, real-world urban scenarios.
Success Stories from Our
Los Angeles Bodyguard School Graduates
Don’t take it from us, watch success stories from recent graduates of our Los Angeles 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
Our instructors are active specialists with real-world operational experience. We provide professional bodyguard training delivered by former Special Forces and CIA experts. This ensures students master close protection training courses to prepare for 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 Los Angeles Bodyguard School?
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Train in professional environments designed to build close protection training capability for the specific security demands of the Los Angeles metro area.
Qualified Instructors
Learn from the best executive training programs faculty—experts in teaching practical security methods for high-profile celebrities and corporate VIPs.
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 Los Angeles bodyguard certification course with 70%+ job placement and lodging assistance available for students.
YOUR FUTURE
Begin Your Los Angeles Security Training
Send PWA your information and we’ll contact you about how we can help you take aim at an executive protection Los Angeles career or hone your existing skill set.