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This page contains all of the California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) security guard and PSO courses and packages offered by TwoProtect Training Institute.

BSIS Power to Arrest and BSIS Annual Refresher

The following are the CA State BSIS required 8-hour Power to Arrest and AUOF, and the 8-Hour BSIS Annual Refresher course.

California Code of Regulations 643: Skills Training Course for Security Guards and PPOs lists the required license training, including some required in-person training, before applying for a guard card or PSO license.

8-Hour BSIS Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force
Available from BSIS Licensed 3rd Party Providers at Multiple Locations.

Responsibilities and ethics in citizen arrest and types of encounters.
Relationship between security personnel and a peace officer in making an arrest.
Limitations on security personnel power to arrest.
Restrictions on searches and seizures.
Criminal and civil liabilities.
Trespass law.
Ethics and communications.
Emergency situation response.
Security officer safety.
In-Person 5 hours Approproate Use of Force

8-Hour BSIS CE Annual Refresher Class 2025 Contains BSIS required continuing education (CE) info taken from: Power to Arrest (1 Hours) Appropriate Use of Force (2 Hours) Communication and its Significance (1 Hour) Security Guard Public Relations (1 Hour) Observation and Documentation (1 Hour) Liability and Legal Aspects (1 Hour) Arrests, Search and Seizure (Advanced) (1 Hour)
(GCC-2025) - $28.00

BSIS Course Packages

The following are the BSIS course packages offered by TwoProtect Training Institute.

35-Hour CA State BSIS Security Guard Card Course Package
TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE (8/8/24)

32-Hour BSIS Required Continuing Education (CE) Package - View Package Details -
(PK-102) - $65.00

16-Hour BSIS CE Mix 1 (First 8-Hrs of Electives & First 8-Hrs of Mandatories) Communication & its Significance (Mandatory) Public Relations (Mandatory) Officer Safety (Elective) Trespass (Elective)
(PK-103) - $45.00

16-Hour BSIS CE Mandatory Course Package (16-Hrs Mandatory Courses) Communication & its Significance Public Relations Observation and Documentation Liability/Legal Aspects
(PK-105) - $45.00

16-Hour BSIS CE Mix 2 (2nd 8-Hrs of Electives & 2nd 8-Hrs of Mandatories) Observation and Documentation (Mandatory) Liability/Legal Aspects (Mandatory) Evacuation Procedures (Elective) Monitoring Crowd Control (Elective) Arrests, Search and Seizure (Elective)
(PK-104) - $45.00

16-Hour BSIS CE Electives Course Package (All 16-hours of BSIS Electives) Officer Safety Trespass Evacuation Procedures Monitoring Crowd Control Arrests, Search and Seizure
(PK-106) - $45.00

Mandatory CE Courses (All 16 Hours Required)

The following are the CA State BSIS required mandatory courses offered by TwoProtect Training Institute.

Communication and its Significance 4-Hours Internal Protocols Pursuant to Contract (Who to Contact & When) Radio / Monitors Other Technology External Emergency / First Responders Medical Personnel Police /Sheriff / Other Enforcement City Services / Government Services
(SC-102) - $20.00

Public Relations (Community and Customer) - 4-Hours Recognizing Gender& Racial Harassment & Discrimination Respect: Stereotyping Attitude Verbal Skills /Crisis Intervention Introduction to Diversity Substance Abuse & Mental Illness Ethics & Professionalism Appearance Command Presence Proper Conduct
(SC-103) - $20.00

Observation and Documentation 4-Hours Report Writing Questions English as a Second Language Observation and Patrol Techniques Asking Appropriate Questions Observing Suspects / Suspicious Activity
(SC-104) - $20.00

Liability/Legal Aspects 4-Hours Personal / Contractor / Employer Guard Criminal, Civil, Administrative BSIS Code & Regulations Role of a Security Guard
(SC-105) - $20.00

Elective CE Courses (16 Hours Required)

The following are the CA State BSIS elective courses offered by TwoProtect Training Institute.

Officer Safety Course 4-Hours Threat Assessment Subject Contact Safety Awareness Blood Born Pathogens Environmental/Hazardous Materials
(SC-106) - $20.00

Trespass Course 4-Hours Open Land Private Property Private Building Public Property Places of Public Accommodation/Access
(SC-107) - $20.00

Evacuation Procedures 2-Hours Emergency Procedures Related to Life / Safety and Acts of Nature Working Knowledge of Evacuation Routes Stairs Elevators Doors Power Outage Specific Points of Contact
(SC-108) - $12.00

Arrests, Search and Seizure 4-Hours PC 836, 837 & the Differences US Constitution & Amendments Impacting Guard Responsibilities Loss Prevention Merchant Law Use of Force
(SC-109) - $20.00

Monitoring Crowd Control 2-Hours Controlling Boisterous Celebrations Handling Disputes Confronting Conflicts Constructively Planning for Civil Disobedience/Disturbances Labor Actions, Disputes & Workplace Stoppages
(SC-110) - $12.00

Chemical Agents 2-Hours Tear Gas Use and Effects Pepper Spray Use and Effects Air Borne Chemical Agents Water Borne Chemical Agents * This is an information course only. To carry chemical agents in CA requires a certificate from an in-person class only.
(SC-116) - $12.00

Parking and Traffic Control 2-Hours Traffic Control & Parking Equipment How to Stop, Start, and Turn Traffic Controlling pedestrian flow Patrolling parking lots and structures
(SC-122) - $12.00

Drivery Saftey 2-Hours Cars Bicycles Golf Carts
(SC-119) - $12.00

Weapons of Mass Destruction (This course cannot be used to apply for a guard card after 2024) 4-Hours The Role of a Security Officer The Nature of Terrorism Pre-Incident Indicators Explosives and Other WMD Transporting Materials to Create Weapons Response Strategies Coordinating and Sharing of Critical Information.
(SC-120) - $20.00

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