NO COST*ADVANCED PRIVATE SECURITY TRAINING FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS (San Diego)
It is time to elevate professionalism and career opportunities in the protection sector. Our objective at Pacific West Academy is to aid serious students in serving the high-end security and executive protection sectors.
We are a state-approved, BSIS, CAL JOBS & ACCET; CA Dept. of Education (www.PWA.Edu) training academy specializing in Executive Protection. Our 12-day (two-week) training provides in-depth, hands-on instruction to prepare you to become a highly trained Private Security Officer.
Our course covers California Guard Card, Exposed Firearms Permit, OC, Taser, baton training, executive protection fundamentals, school security, AED, CPR, First Aid, and more!
*Under the direction of the “San Diego Workforce and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is seeking qualified students.
Request information:
https://workforce.lightcastcc.com/programs/comprehensive-security-guard-training-occupational-skills-certificate-or-credential/pwa?region=Southern%20Border%20Region&radius=
Requirements to be eligible for the program are
1. Current CA Driver's License
2. Must be able to obtain a Security State license (Guard Card, Baton & BSIS; Exposed Firearms)
3. Have not been convicted of a felony or violent misdemeanor associated with assault or battery or the like in any of the 50 states.
4. Commits to seeking employment immediately after graduation in the security field (part-time or full-time).
5. Currently unemployed (received or have received unemployment payment benefits).
We are currently enrolling for our August & September 2026 academy classes! We hope to hear from you soon and help you further your career!
Please email (see below) or call 619-225-9093 (leave a message with a callback name and number).
Ask about our free* academy for Veterans!!!
Jeraldine Gonzalez
SDCoordinator @ PWA.Edu
Pacific West Academy
3333 Midway Drive, Suite 203
San Diego, CA 92110
