Welcome to ASAP Security Academy, where we transform aspiring individuals into professional security guards equipped to protect and serve. Based in the heart of San Diego, our security guard training academy offers a range of comprehensive training programs designed to meet the highest industry standards.
We provide essential certifications, including Guard Card, Power to Arrest, and Exposed Firearm Permit training. With our experienced instructors and hands-on approach, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in the security field.
Whether you’re just starting out as a security guard or looking to advance your career with specified training, ASAP Security Academy offers the tools and certifications you need to succeed in this competitive security guard industry.
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Current Security Academy Pricing
Guard Card – 40 Hour Course
$300
- Full 8-hour Training as well as the remaining 32-hour training to fully fulfill the state requirements.
Powers to Arrest – 8 Hour Course
$199
- 8-Hour Course (1 Day) Call to make an appointment.
- Includes State Forms, Test, Certificate of Completion, and live scan fee.
- Includes state fee and processing fees, processing from start to finish.
- After receiving your CA Guard Card number from the BSIS, call us back to schedule your remaining 32-hour training.
Training – 32 Hour Course
$200
- Continuing education is required to fulfill State requirements.
- Includes State Forms, Test, Certificate of Completion, and live scan fee.
- Includes state fee and processing fees, processing from start to finish.
Annual Refresher
$50
- State-required refresher course. This course must be taken yearly
PSO Training 1
$160
- MUST specify PSO Training.
- Bring a valid State Photo ID/Drivers License.
- Includes State Forms, Test, Certificate of Completion, Live Scan, and does NOT cover State Fees.
PSO Training 2
$80
- Call to make an appointment.
- Must specify PSO Training.
- Includes Certificate of Completion
PSO Training Package
$200
- Call to make an appointment.
- Includes Certificate of Completion.
How to Subdue a Suspect
(Takedowns and Locks)
$60
- Must have handcuff cert.
O.C. Pepper Spray
$60
- 2 Hour Course (1 Day).
- Call to make an appointment.
- Lifetime permit issued upon course completion.
Court Procedures
$60
- 4 hour course (1 day).
- Call to make an appointment.
- Includes lecture, test and certificate of completion.
Handcuffing – 4 Hour Course
$60
- Call to make an appointment. Perfect world scenario used to teach Basic Handcuffing.
- Includes lecture, test and certificate of completion.
- *Registration is required due to limited seats available
Taser – 8 Hour Course
$150
- Call to make an appointment.
- Includes certificate of completion for Tasers: X26P, X26, M26, and Pulse.
Loss Prevention – 4 Hour Course
$100
- This is a 4 Hour class that goes over the legality and difference between loss prevention and security guards.
Exposed Firearm Permit Classes
$350 (includes state fee)
- Lecture
- Study Material
- Test
- State Application Form (signed by instructor)
- Range Shooting (Student must buy/provide ammunition)
- Two Calibers (Student choice of calibers)
- LiveScan/Fingerprinting
- Firearm Permit Application processing assistance (Approval NOT Guaranteed)
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