California Unarmed Security Guard Card

We offer the full suite of California Guard Card courses, including:

  • Full 40-hours BSIS Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards
  • Chemical Agents (OC/Pepper spray)

We have no fine print nor do we have any hidden costs. When inquiring, about pricing ask questions and never assume the price includes everything. Our training facilities have all BSIS forms and will help students with filling them out before leaving. All of our instructors are professional, have Masters or Bachelors Degrees and are NRA - BSIS Certified.

All students are provided with printed and professionally-bound manuals which they keep (take home).

Prices

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Skills Training Course for Security Guards (Guard Card) Price
Part 1: 8-hours, Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force $75.00
5-hours, Appropriate Use of Force $60.00
Parts 2 & 3: 32-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards
*Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value
$150.00
Parts 1, 2 & 3: 40-hours, Complete Skills Training Course for Security Guards
*Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value
$200.00
Annual Refresher, Continuing Education $50.00
Other Price
Chemical Agents Card (OC/Pepper spray) $35.00

Video: BSIS Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Final Examination Review

California BSIS Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Final Examination Review

Part 1: Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force

  • Powers to Arrest
  • Appropriate Use of Force

Parts 1, 2, & 3: 40-hours Complete Guard Card

  • Powers to Arrest
  • Appropriate Use of Force
Mandatory Courses
Elective Courses
Public Relations
Liability - Legal Aspects
Observation & Documentation
Communication and it Significance
Advance Arrest - Search and Seizure
Preserving the Incident Scene
Handling Difficult People
Chemical Agents
Trespass

Includes FREE Lifetime Pepper Spray Certification

Parts 2 & 3: 32-hours Guard Card

To complete the 40-hour training requirement.

Mandatory Courses
Elective Courses
Public Relations
Liability - Legal Aspects
Observation & Documentation
Communication and it Significance
Advance Arrest - Search and Seizure
Preserving the Incident Scene
Handling Difficult People
Chemical Agents
Trespass

Includes FREE Lifetime Pepper Spray Certification

8-hours Continuing Education Guard Card

Objective: To provide additional or remedial instruction in private security subject matter. The continuing education requirement, of an additional 8 hours annually pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6(f) (1), commenced on January 5, 2005.

The Mandatory and Elective courses with 4-hours maximum time limitations for the initial Skills Training Course For Security Guards may be expanded in depth to 8 hour courses, with the exception of the WMD and Terrorism Awareness, to meet the annual training hours.

BSIS Guard Card License Fees

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BSIS Application/License Fees

Security Guard (G) Fee
Initial $55
Renewal $40
Replacement Certificate $25

Guard Card Live Scan (Background Check) Fees

Applicants must submit fingerprints electronically using Live Scan. Fees are paid to the Live Scan operator.

Item Fee
Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Fee $32.00
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Fee $17.00
Live Scan Operator Fees
(Set by Live Scan operator)
Variable
Total $49.00
+
Variable

Video: How to Complete the California BSIS Initial Application Process

This video walks the viewer through completing the initial BSIS application process for the Unarmed Security Guard Registration Card.

Video: How to Complete the California Online BSIS Guard Card Application in BreEze

This video walks the viewer through completing the California Online BSIS Guard Card Application in BreEze.

Information provided on this site is for educational purposes. It is not legal advice.