PROFESSIONAL SECURITY GUARD TRAINING IN BAKERSFIELD

Most applications these days are done online. With the online convenience fee of $1, the standard licensing fees for getting an online guard card in California is as follows

• BSIS Initial Guard Card Application – $65
• Live scan for DOJ & FBI Fees – $75
• Biennial Renewal - $40
• Replacement Guard Card - $25

We offer an all-in permit module which includes the standard fees and the pre-licensing courses, all in at $260.The 2nd phase of continuous security guard education is only $150. And all 16 hours of security guard elective courses tackling important topics will cost $150.

Proprietary Private Security Officer – $260.

Initial Firearms Shooting course including the standard fees, firing classes and targets costs $485. Initial Guard Card with Initial Firearms Shooting course, including standard fees, targets, and ear and eye protection costs $735.

To obtain a Guard Card in the state of California, you need to go through an 8-hour “Power to Arrest” training course. After the training, you need to pass the examination before you can get your Guard Card. You can attend an in-person or online training course organized by a BSIS-certified training facility.

In total, there’s a 40 hour training requirement for every applicant. Broken down, this involves 8 hours of training for pre-licensing courses, 16 hours of continued security officer courses that must be completed within 30 days from the issuance of the guard card, and another 16 hours of security guard training on elective courses that must be completed within 6 months from the issuance of the guard card to complete the 40 hour course requirements.

BSIS usually processes new applications within 30-60 days, but it can be as few as 3-5 days if your information is correct and you have a clean background.

Absolutely! We would be more than happy to assist in training your staff. Our programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of your team, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for effective private security.

We offer a wide range of modules from basic security guard training to specialized courses. Feel free to reach out so we can discuss your objectives in more detail and design a customized training program that best fits your needs.