California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 7 - Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Article 9 - Skills Training Course for Security Guards
Appendix - Appendix

I. Power to Arrest Course Outline

The Power to Arrest Course consists of four (4) hours of training in both of the following two (2) subjects:

Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on the training topics delineated at Business and Professions Code section 7583.7, including, without limitation, legal aspects, techniques, liability, and company requirements relating to the arrest of an individual. The training will utilize the Department of Consumer Affairs' Power to Arrest Training Manual and may include lecture, discussion, exercises and role-playing.

1. Overview of Power to Arrest Manual and subject matter.

2. Definition of arrest and discussion on the implications to the subject, the guard and the company.

3. Lecture/discussion on escalation and de-escalation techniques in the use of force.

4. Lecture/discussion in the use of restraint techniques and their implications.

5. Discussion of trespass laws and implications of enforcement.

6. Completion of the Power to Arrest Training Manual Test with 100% score in accordance with the Manual's Administering Instructions.

B. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) & Terrorism

Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on the subject matter and observation skills required to identify and report precursor activities to a terrorist event, react appropriately, report the occurrence of a terrorist event, and remain safe while helping control the scene after a terrorist event. The training will utilize the Department of Consumer Affairs' Weapons of Mass Destruction & Terrorism Awareness for Security Professionals course consisting of a Digital Video Disk (DVD), Student Workbook and Facilitator Manual.

1. Introduction and overview of training.

2. The Role of a Security Officer

3. The Nature of Terrorism.

4. Weapons of Mass Destruction.

5. Coordinating and Sharing of Critical Information

II. Mandatory Outline of Courses

Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual in basic skills and provide a common body of knowledge in the performance of security guard work. All courses shall include information and subject matter pertaining to the outline provided. Additionally, all courses shall include written material, lecture or exercises to assure that the individual comprehends the subject matter presented. Every newly licensed or employed security guard shall complete two of the mandatory courses within thirty (30) days from the day the guard's registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment. The remaining two mandatory courses each consisting of four (4) hours of instruction, shall be completed within the first six (6) months from the day the guard registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment as a security guard. Pursuant to Section 7583.6(b) of the Code, 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.

III. Elective Course Outlines

Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual in basic employer requirements relating to the performance of guard duties. Additionally, to provide the employer and the individual with the opportunity to select additional course work to improve the skills and knowledge of the individual. The listed courses should include a mixture of written materials, lecture and exercises. The hours listed are the maximum number of hours that will be accepted as part of the 16 hours of elective training mandated by the Section 7583.6 of the Code. Every newly licensed security guard shall complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of elective courses within thirty (30) days from the day the security guard's registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment. An additional eight (8) hours of elective courses shall be completed within the first six (6) months from the day the security guard's registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment. Pursuant to Section 7583.6(b) of the Code, 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.

IV. Continuing Education

Objective: To provide additional or remedial instruction in private security subject matter. The continuing education requirement, of an additional 8 hours annually pursuant to Section 7583.6(e) of the Code, 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 must 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).