In accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, Dark Horse Services, Inc. (PPO-121530) is authorized to provide the following Security Officer Training:
Pursuant to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, Division 7 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations:
Article 9. § 643. SKILLS TRAINING COURSE FOR SECURITY GUARDS:
(a) The course of skills training for registered security guards shall follow the standards prescribed by section 7583.6(b) of the Business and Professions Code. The attached Appendix sets forth the subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that shall be allowed towards meeting required training.
(b) For each course, or series of courses, the institution or company providing the training shall issue a Certificate of Completion to the individual completing the course.
The certificate shall identify the course(s) taken, the number of hours of training provided, identification of the issuing entity, name of the individual and instructor and a date, and state that the course(s) comply with the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Skills Training Course for Security Guards. The certificate shall be serially numbered for tracking.
Note: Authority cited: Section 7581, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7583.6 and 7583.7, Business and Professions Code.
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Step 1: POWERS TO ARREST: The Power to Arrest Course will contain eight (8) hours of instruction in: Powers to Arrest (4-hours) and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) & Terrorism Awareness (4-hours)
Step 2: MANDATORY COURSES: Students will then complete an additional sixteen (16) hours of mandatory instruction (totaling 24-hours of instruction) – eight (8) hours within 30-days from the day the guard’s registration card is issued, or first day of employment, and eight (8) hours within 6-months. 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 for completion of the Mandatory Courses:
Public Relations (Community & Customer) – 4-hours
Observation & Documentation – 4-hours
Communication and its Significance – 4-hours
Liability /Legal Aspects – 4-hours
Step 3: ELECTIVE COURSES: Students will then complete an additional sixteen (16) hours of elective instruction (totaling 40-hours of instruction) – eight (8) hours within 30-days from the day the guard’s registration card is issued, or first day of employment, and eight (8) hours within 6-months. 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 for completion of the Elective Courses:
Post Orders & Assignments – 4-hours (Provided)
Employer Policies / Orientation – 4-hours (Provided)
Evacuation Procedures – 2-hours (Provided – Site Specific)
Officer Safety – 4-hours
Arrests, Search & Seizure – 4-hours (Provided)
Access Control – 2-hours (Provided)
Trespass – 4-hours (Provided)
Laws, Codes, Regulations and Ordinances – 2-hours (Provided – Site Specific)
First Aid / CPR – 4-hours (Provided)
Handling Difficult People – 4-hours (Provided)
Work Place Violence – 4-hours
Chemical Agents – 4-hours (Provided)
Preserving the Incident Scene – 4-hours
Crowd Control – 4-hours
Driver Safety – 4-hours
Supervision – 4-hours (Provided)
Courtroom Demeanor – 4-hours
Parking / Traffic Control – 2-hours (Provided)
Radio Procedures – 4-hours (Provided)
BSIS Certified Course in Firearms Training – 8-hours
BSIS Certified Course in Baton Training – 4-hours
School Security Guard Training – 8-hours
Intro to Executive Protection – 4-hours
Annual Firearms Requalification – 4-hours
Fire Safety Course – 4-hours
Stun Gun / Air Taser / CEW – 4-hours (Provided)
CONTINUING EDUCATION: In accordance with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, continuing education is intended:
“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 annual training may be provided by an independent training entity or may be provided by the employer. Employer provided training should be supported by evaluation of the licensed guards’ skills. The annual training may repeat previous course(s), or may provide additional course(s) on topics applicable to private security work. The Mandatory and Elective courses with 4 hour 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.
Additionally, training in use of specific types of batons or a four (4) hour refresher course every other year may also be utilized to meet the continuing education requirements.
For each course completed, the training entity or company providing the training shall issue a Certificate of Completion to the individual completing the course in compliance with the appearance requirements stated in Title 16, California Code of Regulations, section 643 (b).”
Please see the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services’ website regarding Security Guard Training Regulation for further information.