# Security Guard (Certificate of Completion)

Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Criminal Justice

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/adult-education-noncredit/criminal-justice/security-guard-cert-completion/

The Security Guard Certificate of Completion is a one week, 40 hour training program that provides students with the skills and knowledge to become a private security guard. This certificate prepares students to take the Bureau of Security and Investigation Services (BSIS) exam and earn a guard card. Attainment of a guard card will require a background check and separate fees paid to the State of California.

These courses satisfy the following Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS) training requirements:

-   The power to arrest training must be completed prior to the issuance of a Security Guard Registration (BPC Sections 7583.6 and 7583.8).
-   Thirty-two (32) hours of training in security officer skills must be completed within the first six (6) months of registration.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Compare the roles of security guards and sworn law enforcement.
2.  Evaluate criminal and civil liability issues surrounding use of force.
3.  Create a plan to handle confrontation.
4.  Perform guard safety tactics.

#### Potential careers:

-   Security guard

### REQUIREMENTS

Review Graduation Requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| CJ G010N | Role of a Security Guard | 8 |
| CJ G011N | Security Guard Supplemental | 32 |
| CJ G072N | P.C. 832 - Laws of Arrest | 40 |
| **Total Hours** | | 80 |