EXECUTIVE PROTECTION DCJS 32E (ROANOKE)

Presented by: Safeside Range & Training with Executive Security Concepts

Chris Ragone, Owner of Executive Security Concepts (Va DCJS 11-4376), and Safeside Range and Training (Va. DCJS 88-89100), have teamed up to provide an intensive 6 day training curriculum for the experienced EP agent, as well as individuals interested in a career in close protection and high end security services. This course will satisfy the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Personal Protection Specialist requirements (32E). Upon completion of these courses, attendees can register as Va. DCJS PPS, enabling them to work anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia providing close protection and high end security services. These courses will also allow individuals already working in security to hone their skills as well as drawing from the vast experiences Chris has developed in his 20 year career in executive protection.

New for 2024: This course also satisfies the North Carolina Private Protective Services, Close Protection Credential requirements

What does a Personal Protection Specialist do?

Check out this video overview of some of the tasks and responsibilities of a PPS/Executive Security agent.

The class will run from 9am-6pm Monday-Saturday for week 1. THIS COURSE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 07E OR 09E.  Click here if you need to book all 3 classes (10 day intensive course).  We can provide double-occupancy lodging at the Hotel Roanoke, just 2 minutes away from the training site. Click here for more information and to book at our group rate.

Chris began his career in executive protection in 2005 and for the past almost 20 years has worked in over two dozen US cities as well as numerous foreign countries, personally guarding national news personalities, professional athletes, Hollywood actors, CEOs of fortune 500 companies, the Prime Minister of Kurdistan and dozens of members of the Royal family of Saudi Arabia. His company, Executive Security Concepts, has grown to a multi-million dollar security provider employing numerous employees and subcontractors and continues to grow creating many opportunities for experienced and entry level executive protection agents. Chris also brings a vast knowledge of empty hand defensive tactics developed for executive protection agents. Chris has attained the rank of 8th degree asst professor in Kempo Karate, teaching hundreds of students since 1982 as well as developing many defensive tactics programs for civilians, law enforcement professionals and military units. Chris and his wife and ESC co-owner Tracie are both veterans of the United States Navy.

Safeside Tactical Range and Training is the premier indoor firearms training facility in SW Virginia. Since it’s inception Safeside has attracted a talented team of employees and firearms trainers.