Guard Card - Initial Certification

California "Guard Card" Training - The Powers to Arrest Class

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Course Highlights:

Length:
1 Day course - 8 training hours (9:00am - 5:00pm)

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For this course you must:

• Bring a US Government Issued ID Card.
• Submit Fingerprints via “Livescan”.
• Have no Criminal Convictions.
• Be proficient in the English language.
• Submit your completed registration and have your tuition paid in full at least two days prior to your chosen training date.

Powers to Arrest Course Description:

The State of California requires that all security officers, protective agents and anyone else employed in any capacity related to security and protection to posses a valid Guard Registration Card (Guard Card) issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS).  BSIS is the State agency that licenses, registers and regulates the security and protective industry in California.  Again, all persons employed in any capacity related to protection and security must possess a valid Guard Card.

Required Training - Eight Hour Powers to Arrest Course:

The Power to Arrest course is an eight hour course of training divided into two sections.  The first four hours are based on the “Power to Arrest” (PTA) Training Manual developed by BSIS.   This course uses lecture, discussion, interactive exercises, self-paced workbook study and a written examination.  The second four hour section is the “Weapons of Mass Destruction” (WMD) course based on training videos provided by BSIS.   This course is conducted using video lecture, workbook study and written examination.  The class starts at 9am and is completed at 5pm.  Students must attend the entire course of study.  Anyone arriving late will not be admitted into the classroom.

Academic Standards:

The PTA test consists of a forty-five question OPEN BOOK TEST on which the student must attain a score of 100%.  The WMD test consists of a ten question test on which the student must score 80% or better.

“LIVESCAN” Fingerprinting and Background Check:

All Guard Card applicants are required to submit fingerprints electronically to FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations) & DOJ (Department of Justice) via LIVESCAN fingerprinting service. For your convenience, TRG maintains a LIVESCAN machine on-site. BSIS then verifies all applicant statements and conducts a background investigation including any criminal convictions and the truthfulness of the application.

Submit Guard Card Application “On-Line” to BSIS:

Upon successful completion of the required training and obtaining adequate test scores the student is eligible to apply to the State of California for a Guard Card.  TRG submits all Guard Card applications on your behalf via the internet to BSIS's secure server.  By submitting your application "on-line” TRG provides you the fastest approval times with the fewest complications.

Getting Your Guard Card:

Guard Cards are issued by BSIS based upon THEIR standards and requirements.  TRG will submit all the appropriate paperwork to BSIS to facilitate the rapid approval of your Guard Card. However; TRG IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING YOUR GUARD CARD. TRG makes every effort to ensure that all applications are accurate and complete.  We will immediately correct any mistakes to ensure your application is approved by BSIS as quickly as possible.

TRG has a VERY GOOD track record of getting student applications approved by BSIS very quickly, in some cases as soon as 3 or 4 days. However, TRG does NOT guarantee that your application will be approved by BSIS.

To check the status of your application please see:
http://www.bsis.ca.gov/online_services/verify_license.shtml

Once you receive your Guard Card from BSIS it is valid for a period of two years and allows you to be employed (NOT AN INDEPENDANT AGENT / CONTRACTOR) by any PPO (what is a PPO?) or "in-house" security or protective services provider in the State of California.

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