Training

Initial BSIS PTA + WMD Course [GG101] (8-Hours)
BSIS-approved curriculum meeting California Guard Card requirements.
- Legal/ethical guidelines training
- Same-day certification

Complete Guard Card Course [CC102] (40-Hours)
Full BSIS certification program with state-mandated modules.
- Includes Powers to Arrest
- Lifetime student support

BSIS Continuing Education [CE103] (32-Hours)
Mandatory first-year continuing education program.
- Advanced security protocols
- Conflict resolution training

BSIS Refresher Course [RC104] (8-Hours)
Annual renewal training for active security professionals.
- Legal updates
- Best practices refresh
How to Become a Security Guard in California
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check through the DOJ and FBI.
- Complete a BSIS-approved 8-hour "Power to Arrest" training course.
- Submit a Security Guard Registration application to BSIS with the required fee.
Process
- Step 1: Complete the 8-hour "Power to Arrest" Training.
- Step 2: Submit fingerprints via Live Scan for a background check.
- Step 3: Apply for a Guard Card online via the BSIS website or by mail.
- Step 4: Wait for approval (Guard Card will be available online once approved).
- Step 5: Complete an additional 16 hours of training within 30 days.
- Step 6: Complete another 16 hours within 6 months (total of 40 hours).
- Step 7: Renew your Guard Card every 2 years to maintain compliance.