POWER TO ARREST - GUARD CARD
MODULES 1, 2, AND 3
MODULES 1, 2, AND 3
REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME AS THIS CLASS MAY FILL UP QUICKLY!!
IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS
As of July, 2004 the training requirements for security officers was raised from 3 hours to 40 hours of minimum training. To learn more about these requirements CLICK HERE
Annual refresher training students may attend any day we have Module 1, 2, or 3 training. You will only attend 1 day.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING WITH YOU TO CLASS
MODULE 1
Training Time: 8 hours (1 day)
Course fee: $80.00
AFTER THIS COURSE YOU MAY APPLY FOR THE GUARD CARD.
Application fees (NOT covered by course fee):
MODULE 2
Training Time: 16 hours (2 days)
Course fee: $150.00
THIS MODULE IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN FIRST 30 DAYS OF GETTING THE GUARD CARD.
Subjects covered:
MODULE 3
Training Time: 16 hours (2 days)
Course fee: $150.00
THIS MODULE IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF GETTING THE GUARD CARD.
Subjects covered:
IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS
- This course is mandatory training by BSIS for anyone who wants to be a security guard.
- Student must be at least 18 years of age.
- As of January 1, 2003 temporary guard cards are no longer issued.
As of July, 2004 the training requirements for security officers was raised from 3 hours to 40 hours of minimum training. To learn more about these requirements CLICK HERE
- 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.
Annual refresher training students may attend any day we have Module 1, 2, or 3 training. You will only attend 1 day.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING WITH YOU TO CLASS
- California ID, or Driver’s License
- a note book and pen or pencil
- Course fee payment
MODULE 1
Training Time: 8 hours (1 day)
Course fee: $80.00
AFTER THIS COURSE YOU MAY APPLY FOR THE GUARD CARD.
Application fees (NOT covered by course fee):
- 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.)
- BSIS licensing fee $55.00 (Payable to BSIS when submitting the application for the guard card)
- Power to Arrest
- WMD and Terrorism Awareness for the Security Professional
MODULE 2
Training Time: 16 hours (2 days)
Course fee: $150.00
THIS MODULE IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN FIRST 30 DAYS OF GETTING THE 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: $150.00
THIS MODULE IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF GETTING THE GUARD CARD.
Subjects covered:
- Courtroom Demeanor
- Preserving the Incident Scene
- Officer Safety
- Workplace Violence