The first course must be completed prior to submitting the application to be registered as a licensed security guard. The 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Course for Security Guards is a general introductory course.

8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards
Price: $75.00 per person

This is the first course that must be completed prior to submitting the application to be registered as a licensed security guard. The 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Course for Security Guards is a general introductory course and covers the following topics:

  • Introduction (1/4 hour) Provides an overview of the Security Guard Act of 1992, Chapter 336, and explains the objectives of the course.
  • Role of a Security Guard (1 1/4 hours) Provides an overview of the security industry and defines duties typically performed.
  • Legal Powers and Limitations (2 hours) Defines the differences between security guards and law enforcement officials and explains custody and arrests procedures.
  • Emergency Situations (1 hour) Provides an overview of different types of emergencies and methods of response.
  • Communications and Public Relations Explains the communication process and identifies how perceptions affect interactions.
  • Access Control (1/2 hour) Identifies the elements of access control and identification and defines three types of access control.
  • Ethics and Conduct (1 hour) Defines and explains the importance of the Code of Ethics for Security Guards.
  • Review and Examination (1 hour)

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