POWER TO ARREST - GUARD CARD
MODULES 1, 2, AND 3
REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME AS THIS CLASS MAY FILL UP QUICKLY!!

IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS
  • 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.

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  • 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
  • California ID, or Driver’s License
  • a notebook and pen or pencil
  • Course fee payment


MODULE 1
Training Time: 8 hours (1 day)
Course fee: $80.00

THIS COURSE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THE GUARD CARD.

Application fees (NOT covered by course fee):
  1. Live Scan fee, approximately $74.00 (Payable to 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.)
  2. BSIS licensing fee, $55.00 (Payable to BSIS when submitting the application for the guard card)
Subjects covered:
  • Power to Arrest
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism Awareness for the Security Professional


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
  • 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:
  • Arrest, Search and Seizure
  • Preserving the Incident Scene
  • Handling Difficult People
  • Workplace Violence
BSIS Security Guard Skills Training Course Registration
Course Date (See Schedule)
Student Cell Phone Number
Student Resources
  1. BSIS Powers To Arrest Manual
  2. BSIS Weapons Of Mass Destruction Manual
  3. BSIS Guard Registration Application
  4. Live Scan Form
  5. Submitting your application through BreEZe Video Tutorial