32I – Personal Protection Specialist In-Service

This DCJS-certified (Renewal) program covers threat assessment, protective operations, emergency response, and more, giving you the skills and confidence to excel in the executive protection industry.

Train to protect at the highest standard.

Our 32i – Personal Protection Specialist In-Service (Renewal) program delivers comprehensive instruction that combines real-world expertise with Virginia DCJS requirements to ensure you meet the highest professional standards.

You will train in:

  • Administration and Personal Protection Orientation
  • Signs of Terrorism & Threat Indicators
  • Applicable Sections of the Code of Virginia and DCJS Regulations
  • Assessment of Threat and Protectee Vulnerability
  • Legal Authority and Civil Law
  • Protective Detail Operations
  • Emergency Procedures

This course goes beyond theory, equipping you with field-tested strategies, operational readiness, and the legal framework required for continued Virginia DCJS Registration and succeed in executive protection.

Course Duration: 8hrs

Format: Online

Course Fee: $50 (non-refundable in accordance with BRCJA and DCJS policy)

Passing Requirement: Minimum score of 80%

Career Opportunities: Completion of this course qualifies you to apply for DCJS Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) licensure in Virginia, preparing you for advanced roles in the executive protection industry. Certified Personal Protection Specialists are hired to protect clients in high-profile and high-risk environments, with opportunities including:

  • Executive and corporate protection
  • High-net-worth individual and family security
  • Event and travel security operations
  • Close protection for political figures or dignitaries
  • Protective intelligence and threat assessment support
  • Residential and lifestyle security management

With your PPS licensure, you’ll be qualified for continued work with corporations, private security firms, high-profile clients, and specialized protective service teams. Many graduates also build long-term careers in executive protection, security consulting, and international protective operations.

Accreditation: Fully certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Build the skills to protect with confidence.

You have 30 days to complete the course from the time you enroll.
If you do not complete the course within this period, you will be required to pay for the course again.

Once you complete all the lessons, you will gain access to the exam and certification part of the course.
You will then have 90 minutes to complete the test, and you must achieve a passing grade of at least 80%.
You have one (1) attempt.
If you fail to pass – either because the time expires or you do not achieve the required grade – you will be required to pay for the course again.

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