Guard Card – Initial (Phase 1)

security officer training
27 Feb

Additional Fees:

$85 Livescan Fee**
$55 BSIS Application Fee**

PER 7583.7, the Appropriate Use Of Force Portion of this course MUST be completed in person, therefore PHASE 1 MUST BE IN PERSON. This course cannot be completed online.

This package includes necessary training to apply for the California Guard Card per the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). The power to arrest training must be completed prior to the issuance of a Security Guard Registration (BPC Sections 7583.6 and 7583.8). All four required steps are completed on the class day:

  1. 3 hours BSIS Power to Arrest Class
  2. 5 hours Appropriate Use of Force Class
  3. Live Scan fingerprinting
  4. Online submission of the Guard Card application and fee to the BSIS.

The Guard Card registration is issued by BSIS, not by this training facility. Guard Card Registrations are typically issued in 2-6 weeks. Some registrations are issued quicker (24 hours), while other may take longer (8+ weeks). Any previous criminal history records may cause processing delays or denial by BSIS.

**These fees are required, but not included in our course pricing.

Older 16-Hour Required Additional Training (Phase 2)