Employee Training

• Employees must comply with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Training Requirements:

  • The general requirements for a Security Guard are:

    • Be at least 18 years old

    • Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and

      • Complete a 40-hour course of required training. The training and exam may be administered by any private patrol operator or by a certified training facility.

        • 40-hour Security Guard Training Requirement

          • Prior to being assigned on post — 8 hours

          • ...within the First 30-days — 16 hours

          • ...within the First Six Months — 16 hours

          (total of 40-hours)

      • Guards who do not complete the necessary training will not be scheduled until the completion of their courses.

      • Once you have completed the course of 40-hours, you are required to take 8 hours of training annually.

Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Training Requirements are subject to change. Employees are required to keep up to date with the latest training requirements.