How to get a California Security Guard Card License

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How to get a California Security Guard Card
License

• By Security Training Center, LLC

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Overview

• All professional security guards that work in the
  state of California must be licensed and
  registered with the Bureau of Security and
  Investigative Services (BSIS). To be properly
  licensed, the security guard must complete a
  standard course in the powers of arrest, weapons
  of mass destruction/terrorism awareness, public
  relations, observation and documentation,
  communication and its significance,
  liability/legal aspects and other elective
  courses that vary depending upon the training
  facility.

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Overview

• The BSIS requires an entire 40-hours of training.
  However, the training may be completed in three
  (3) parts. The training is split into parts to
  allow the guard to start working quickly, while
  still maintaining some of the highest standards
  in the industry.
• The applicant is allowed to start working after
  successfully completing the first 8-hours of
  training (called the "Powers to Arrest" course),
  passing a written exam, passing a
  fingerprint/background check and submitting the
  BSIS application with appropriate fees.

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Overview

• The certificates of completion for the remaining
  32-hours of training (Parts 2 and 3) are not sent
  to the BSIS. They are copied and logged by the
  employer in the permanent employee records.
  During an audit, the employer must present the
  BSIS with proof of complete 40-hours of training
  for every security guard employed or face severe
  fines for every guard who has not completed the
  required training.

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Overview

• The applicant may not start working as a security
  guard until he or she receives the security guard
  registration card in the mail, or the security
  guard registration number appears on the BSIS
  website. Most employers will not even interview a
  prospective employee unless he or she already
  holds at least the guard card.
• California allows unarmed guard card training to
  be completed online. Permit for Exposed Firearm
  and Baton Permit courses must be taught in a
  classroom setting (instructor-led) with practical
  exercises.
• Our training program complies with all
  requirements as mandated by the California
  Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security
  and Investigative Services (BSIS).

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Three (3) Steps to Earning Your California BSIS
Guard Card

• Step 1 Complete Mandatory Training
• Complete the training course Either the
  pre-assignment 8-hours "Power to Arrest" course
  or the complete 40-hours package.
• This is the service provided by Security Training
  Center, LLC.

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Three (3) Steps to Earning Your California BSIS
Guard Card

• Step 2 Live Scan Fingerprints and Background
  Checks
• Locate a local Live Scan Operator. Take the
  provided Live Scan forms to the operator and
  complete the digital fingerprinting process. The
  Live Scan Operator will collect the FBI and DOJ
  fees, plus a "rolling" service fee.

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Three (3) Steps to Earning Your California BSIS
Guard Card

• Step 3 Complete the application forms and pay
  the BSIS fees
• The application can be submitted by mail or
  online. The mail-in forms will be provided once
  the course is successfully completed. The mail-in
  forms include all of the information to complete
  the online forms.

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Three (3) Steps to Earning Your California BSIS
Guard Card
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Security Training Center, LLC

• This information was prepared by Security
  Training Center, LLC. a California-based
  security guard card training company with
  training facilities in the Los Angeles area and
  the leading online program. TFF 1462
• https//ca.stconlineguardcard.com/