POWER TO ARREST - GUARD CARD
MODULES 1, 2, AND 3
MODULES 1, 2, AND 3
BSIS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
BRING WITH YOU TO CLASS
MODULE 1
Training Time: 8 hours (1 day) Course fee: $80.00
THIS COURSE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR A NEW GUARD CARD.
Application fees (NOT covered by course fee):
Subjects covered:
MODULE 2
Training Time: 16 hours (2 days) Course fee: $140.00
THIS MODULE IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF GETTING YOUR GUARD CARD.
Subjects covered:
MODULE 3
Training Time: 16 hours (2 days) Course fee: $140.00
THIS MODULE IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF GETTING YOUR GUARD CARD.
Subjects covered:
- This is mandatory training by BSIS for anyone who wants to be a security guard.
- The Student must be at least 18 years of age.
- The student must not be on probation, parole, or have any criminal actions pending.
- Guard cards which have expired more than 60 days cannot be renewed. You must reapply as a new applicant.
- Security companies must have copies of numbered certificates for every phase completed by their employees.
- California State law calls for an 8-hour Refresher Course to be completed every year a guard card is held. Security companies must have copies of numbered certificates for every year, after the first.
- Be sure to keep your certificates in a safe location, in case they are requested by BSIS, or security employer.
BRING WITH YOU TO CLASS
- VALID state ID card or driver license
- a notebook and pen
- Course fee payment
MODULE 1
Training Time: 8 hours (1 day) Course fee: $80.00
THIS COURSE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR A NEW GUARD CARD.
Application fees (NOT covered by course fee):
- Live Scan fee, approximately $74.00 (Payable at Live Scan site when getting the fingerprints done. Covers DOJ background check fee of $32.00, FBI background check fee of $17.00, and Live Scan service fee.)
- BSIS licensing fee, $55.00 (Payable to BSIS when submitting the application for the guard card)
Subjects covered:
- Power to Arrest
- Appropriate Use of Force
MODULE 2
Training Time: 16 hours (2 days) Course fee: $140.00
THIS MODULE IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF GETTING YOUR GUARD CARD.
Subjects covered:
- Public Relations
- Observation and Documentation
- Communication and its Significance
- Liability and Legal Aspects
MODULE 3
Training Time: 16 hours (2 days) Course fee: $140.00
THIS MODULE IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF GETTING YOUR GUARD CARD.
Subjects covered:
- Advanced Arrest, Search and Seizure
- Preserving the Incident Scene
- Handling Difficult People
- Workplace Violence