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Proprietary
Private Security Officer (PSO) Training
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As
of 2024, Proprietary Private Security Officers (PSOs) require the same training as security
officers.
The following PPSO FACT Sheet NOT BEEN UPDATED as of April 2024, it was last revised July
2020. BSIS PPSO
FACT SHEET. The new 2024 released state security guard and PSO training requirements are taken from the CA State BSIS Security Guard Training Requirements from the California Code of Regulations. This document states that the PSOs have the exact same training
requirements as security guards, including the full 8-hour Power to Arrest Part A and the in-person Part B AUOF trainnig. And they also have the same CE requirements, 8-hours annually and 32-hours for all first year licensees.
For
full details and information about PSO licensing, please see our PSO FAQs section at the bottom of this page.
Company/Corporate Discounts
If you have multiple guards that need PSO training, we offer company discounts that range from 20-40% off, depending
upon the number of guards. Please call (415) 754-8273 for more information.
Purchasing Courses for PSOs:
Since the requirements for PSOs and Security guards are now the same, we have removed to the old PSO
16-hours course and 2-hour refresher since they are no longer valid.
Please go to the following pages to purchase
the 3-Hour online Power to Arrest (PTA) topic which is Part - A, with options for the 5-Hour in-person Appropriate Use of Force topic which is Part - Bm, or any of the other relevant courses or packages listed below. Each of these are now required
for both security guards and PSOs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about PSOs
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What is a PSO License, and who needs one?
If you work in a security capacity for any company that is not Private Patrol Operator (PPO or Security Company), you are now required
to either have a Guard Card or a PSO License. With a Guard Card, you can work for any PPO or any non-PPO company in a security capacity. With
a PSO license, you can work for a single non-PPO company. Any non-PPO company that hires guards in California is considered a Proprietary Private Security
Employer (PSE), and they are required to have a BSIS PSE license. When you work for a specific night club, entertainment company, hotel, store, sports team, or any other business in a security capacity, you can get a PSO license that allows you to work as a proprietary private security officer for that specific company.
IMPORTANT: If you have a Guard Card, you don't need a PSO license, you can work for any PSE employer with just the Guard Card. Many employers seem to be sending people with guard cards to get PSO licenses when they don't need it.
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Does a PSO have to work for a PSE? YES, anyone hiring a PSO in the state of CA needs a PSO license. Make sure that your employer has their required PSE license, otherwise they are not even authorized by the BSIS to hire you. Many employers don't know that, as there are far
fewer PSE licenses in the state of CA than there are places that hire security guards. Any employer in CA that hires someone as a security guard needs a PSE license. And, a PSE license is easy and inexpensive to obtain. See PSE Information for details.
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How do I get a PSO
License/Registration?
Submit a PSO Application to
the BSIS, along with a check or money order for $50, and a PSO
Live Scan form signed by the Live Scan operator.
PSO Live Scan Form
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What are the training requirements
for a registered PSO?
All PSOs are requried to take the same training as securityu guards now.
Please see this page for details.
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How long does the PSO application process take?
Average processing time is approximately 30 days. Issuance
of the PSO registration is dependent on several factors
including the completion of the criminal history check by
the Department of Justice and the FBI.
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How can I check the status
of my application?
You can contact the
BSIS at (800) 952-5210 or (916)
322-4000.
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At what point am I required to obtain a PSO
registration?
With some exceptions,
when you are working exclusively for one employer, your
primary duty is to provide security services for his or
her employer, your services are not contracted to any
other entity or person, and you meet both of the
following criteria: (a) You are required to wear a
distinctive uniform clearly identifying you as a
security officer, and (b) you are likely to interact
with the public while performing your duties. For
exceptions to these requirements, see
Business and Professions Code section 7574.
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Can I work on a temporary registration?
No, you must have a valid PSO registration in your
possession before going on duty.
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If I have a conviction, can
I still apply for a PSO
registration?
Yes, applicants with criminal histories will be considered
and registration decisions are rendered on a case-by-case
basis.
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If I have a CA State Guard Card, do I need a PSO registration?
No, if you have a CA State
Guard Card, you can work for any PSE or Private Patrol
Operator (PPO).
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Can a PSO carry a firearm or baton?
No, under no circumstances can a PSO carry a deadly
weapon.
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