State Approve Courses

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 MODULE A

Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual in basic employer requirements relating to the performance of guard duties. 

Module A consists of two parts: 

Part A, POWERS TO ARREST 3 Hours, and 

Part B, APPROPRIATE USE OF FORCE 5 Hours  (Total: 8 hours) 

Additionally, it provides the employer and the individual with the opportunity to select additional coursework to improve the skills and knowledge of the individual. 

Every newly licensed security guard shall complete a mandatory (16) hours of courses within thirty (30) days from the day the security guard's registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment. An additional eight (16) hours of elective courses shall be completed within the first six (6) months from the day the security guard's registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6 (b), the following outline includes subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that will be allowed for completion of the elective courses.

COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS

MODULE B: II. MANDATORY COURSES OUTLINE OF COURSES 

Training Required within the First 30 Days of Guard Permit                                16 Hours
 

A. Public Relations (Community & Customer) - 4 hours

B. Observation & Documentation -  4 hours

C. Communication and its Significance - 4 hours

D. Liability / Legal Aspects - 4 hours

MODULE C: III. ELECTIVE COURSE OUTLINES 

Training requirement within the First 180 Days of Guard Card                         16 Hours

Additional Courses Offered:

A. Post Orders & Assignments                                                                            
B. Employer Policies / Orientation                                                                         
C. Evacuation Procedures                                                                                           

D. Officer Safety                                                                                                          

E. Arrests, Search & Seizure (more advanced than PTA course)                                        
F. Access Control    
GTrespassas

H. Laws, Codes, Regulations and Ordinance

I. First Aid / CPR 

J. Handling Difficult People

K. Work Place Violence                                                                                                          
L. Chemical Agents

M. Preserving the Incident Scene                                                                                 

N. Crowd Control                                                                                                           

O. Driver Safety

 P.Supervisiono

Q. Courtroom Demeanor

R. Parking / Traffic Control

S. Radio Procedures

T. BSIS's Certified Course in Firearms Training

U. BSIS's Certified Course in Baton Training

V. School Security Guard Training
In compliance with bureau developed Training Syllabus)
 

W. Introduction to Executive Protection   
 

X. Annual Firearms Requalification    
 

Y. Fire Safety Course   

                                                                                                           
Z. Course in the Use of a Stun Gun or Air Taser
 

IV. Continuing Education

Objective: To provide additional or remedial instruction in private security subject matter. The continuing education requirement, of an additional 8 hours annually pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6(f) (1), commenced on January 5, 2005.
 

The annual training may be provided by an independent training entity or may be provided by the employer. Employer-provided training should be supported by an evaluation of the licensed guards' skills. The annual training may repeat previous course(s), or may provide additional course(s) on topics applicable to private security work.
 

The Mandatory and Elective courses with 4-hour maximum time limitations for the initial Skills Training Course For Security Guards may be expanded in depth to 8-hour courses, with the exception of the WMD and Terrorism Awareness, to meet the annual training hours.
 

Additionally, training in the use of specific types of batons or a four (4) hour refresher course every other year may also be utilized to meet the continuing education requirements.
 

For each course completed, the training entity or company providing the training shall issue a Certificate of Completion to the individual completing the course in compliance with the appearance requirements stated in Title 16, California Code of Regulations, section 643 (b).

Advance Courses

• Executive Protection Course
• ASP Expandable Baton Training
• Basic Handcuffing Techniques
• Private Correctional Officer's Course
• Firearms Safety Course
• Law  Enforcement & Security Selection Process
• Advance Report Writing
• Basic Supervision for Security/Peace Officers
• Loss Prevention Course 
• Fire Prevention & Safety Course
• Advanced Terrorism Course
• Homeland Security Course
• Sexual Harassment Course for employees & supervisors per CA SB 1343
• Human Trafficking Training Per CA SB 970
• Ethics for Security and Peace Officers Course