
BSIS Guard Card Training in San Diego
Start the California Guard Card process with ASAP Security’s in-person training in San Diego. This 8-hour course covers the Power to Arrest and appropriate use-of-force subjects required for initial guard registration, along with practical topics that help students prepare for private-security work.
How to Enroll in Guard Card Training
Choose the class date and time that works for you in the booking form below. A $20 deposit is required to complete signup. After you choose your date and time, ASAP Security will email you a link to pay the deposit. If the email does not arrive right away, check your spam folder.
What the 8-Hour Course Covers
The initial eight-hour training covers the Power to Arrest and appropriate use-of-force subjects required for initial guard registration. Review the current course materials for the complete lesson outline, completion documentation, and any additional topics offered by ASAP Security Academy.
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- The roles and responsibilities of a security officer
- Legal aspects of arrest power (“Power to Arrest”)
- Observation and documentation
- Basic first aid
- Communication techniques
- Conflict management
- Awareness of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction
- (all mandated by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).)
Your Next Training Step
Need additional training after Guard Card enrollment? Visit the ASAP Security Academy to review in-person firearm-permit training and online security courses. For the broader California licensing process, read the California Guard Card guide. Questions? Call 833-272-7247.
