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Welcome to Security Guard Training Headquarters! We have everything you need to make your life easier as you begin your career as a security guard officer. State specific training requirements, a step-by-step hiring process, potential employers and interviews to help you get hired are just some of the helpful things you'll find here.



Congratulations! You are one step closer to becoming a licensed security guard in the state of California

Guard Card Level 1 Course Information and Registration

  • Guard Card Class – Level 1 Training $45
  • 8 Hours of Training (4 hours of training in EACH of the following 2 subjects:)

Single day class begins at 8:30AM on  TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY each week.

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This is a basic course for persons interested in becoming security officers in the State of California. These two four-hour classes must be completed before a security officer is assigned to a post. Both classes are taken the same day.

Course Info

A. POWER TO ARREST (4 Hours)

  • CRIMINAL LAW
  • CIVIC LIABILITY
  • SEARCH AND SEIZURE
  • DUTY AND AUTHORITY

B. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (WMD) & TERRORISM AWARENESS (4 Hours)

  • ROLE OF THE SECURITY OFFICER
  • THE NATURE OF TERRORISM
  • WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
  • COORDINATING AND SHARING OF CRITICAL INFORMATION

*Please bring a black pen and notebook to class.

Student Perks:

We offer the class Live Scan Fingerprinting (additional $74) and online submission of the Security Guard Application all on-site and on the same day!

State Requirements:

Be sure to review the California State requirements and make sure you are eligible to become a licensed security guard.

Additional Fees:

*The $51.00 State application Fee can be paid the day of your class.