Prepare for your security career.

Ready to become a guard?

New to the security industry and unsure where to begin? We can help you understand the training path, prepare for your initial course and discuss your next steps toward applying for a California guard card.

• Initial 8-hour Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training.
• Information about initial 32-hour security officer training.
• Guidance on training documentation and application steps.

Call or text us to discuss class availability, current pricing and what you need to bring. Course completion and state registration are separate steps; BSIS handles registration decisions.

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Ready to upgrade and become armed?

Already working as a guard or planning your next career step? Ask about BSIS firearm permit training and preparing for armed security work. We can help you identify the appropriate training and discuss what to confirm before enrolling.

• Initial firearm permit training inquiries.
• Classroom and range training information.
• Course prerequisites, equipment and preparation.
• Requalification services for existing permit holders.

Tell us about your current guard registration, firearm experience and training goals. We will confirm the course format, availability and requirements for your appointment.

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Pepper Spray & Handcuffing

Build on your guard training with pepper spray certification and handcuffing instruction. Contact us for enrollment requirements, equipment and available dates.

Pepper spray training

Inquire about pepper spray certification, course format, safe handling topics and enrollment requirements.

Handcuffing training

Ask about introductory handcuffing instruction for security professionals, equipment requirements and available course dates.

Already a guard? Keep building your skills.

Ask about initial 32-hour training, annual refreshers and additional courses such as First Aid / CPR / AED, pepper spray and handcuffing. Share your existing completion records and employer’s training requirements so we can discuss your needs.

Lost your certification? We can help.

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Keep your training records within reach.

We can keep copies of your training records so you have a place to turn if your personal copies are lost. With your permission, we can also share your records with an employer of your choice, helping you provide your training documentation when you need it.

Call or text us to ask about keeping your records on file, requesting a copy or sharing them with your chosen employer.

Lost your 8-hour or 32-hour security training certificate? Call or text us to discuss your situation and the next steps for locating your training records or requesting replacement documentation.

Let us know which certificate is missing, where you completed your training and your approximate completion date. Replacement options depend on the training records available.

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