This page has hyper-links to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) website Do to the mass miss information and the difficulty in getting good information along with the request from former students, I have put this page together for those who are looking to start in these prospective fields. As you can see for both of these fields, I can do part of the training that you will need but, not all of it.
All the pictures will have hyper-Links to the state sites, just click on them for the real information and training facilities for the respective course requirements. At the bottom of this page I will list the courses you need that we are certified through the BSIS to provide.
BSIS Main Page
Private Investigator
Bail Fugitive Recovery
POST Certification
Livescan Facilities
Power to Arrest Requirements
Pepper Spray Requirements
Laws for Security & You
What we offer that you will need..
"Powers to Arrest"
I. POWER TO ARREST COURSE OUTLINE
The Power to Arrest Course consists of eight (8) hours of training and the course will consist of lecture, discussions, exercises and role-playing in addition to reading and completing the Department of Consumer Affairs? Power to Arrest Training Manual. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.7. (a) the following outline includes specific subjects that shall be taught in the recommended format.
II. MANDATORY COURSES OUTLINE
Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on basic skills and provide a common body of knowledge in the performance of guard work. All courses shall include information and subject matter pertaining to the outline provided. Additionally, all courses shall include written material, lecture or exercises to assure that the individual comprehends the subject matter presented. Two of the mandatory courses shall be completed within the first thirty (30) days from the day the guard registration card is issued (8 hours). The remaining two courses shall be completed within the first six (6) months from the day the guard registration card is issued (8 hours). Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6. (b) the following outline includes subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that will be allowed toward completion of the Mandatory Courses.
III. ELECTIVE COURSES OUTLINE
Objective: to familiarize and instruct the individual of basic employer requirements in the performance of guard duties. Additionally, to provide the employer and the individual with the opportunity to select additional course work to improve the skills and knowledge of the individual. The listed courses should include a mixture of written materials, lecture and exercises. The hours listed are the maximum number of hours that will be accepted as part of the 16 hours of elective training. A minimum of eight (8) hours of elective courses shall be completed within the first thirty (30) days from the day the guard registration card is issued. An additional eight (8) hours of elective courses shall be completed within the first six (6) months from the day the guard registration card is issued. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6 (b) the following outline includes subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that will be allowed toward completion of the elective courses
You may elect to take all 40 hours at one time, the costs is $265.
First 8 hour part must be done at our facility, the remaining 32 hours can be done as home study. We have course materials on CD, books are PDF files that can be displayed with Acrobat Reader and the test portion is also in PDF format. After completion of the materials and the test are turned in you will receive a certificate of compliance.
If you plan on carrying a firearms you can do both classes back-to-back to save on the Livescan fees. If you plan on carrying Pepper Spray you must complete a course in its use and be certified.
We now offer a 40 hour package for $265 that includes "Pepper Spray" certification.
Students from everywhere in California are welcome to attend our courses. We have flexible course schedules that allows students from far and wide to attend our courses. Come in for a weekend if you can't make weekdays. Some courses are held up to 10:00 pm in the evening. Also, our instructor is certified for Los Angeles and Ventura County as well as multi-state CCW courses (Utah & Florida). Please call, Jim Bowen (562) 500-3633 or Kathy (714) 319-3013
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