Unarmed Public Safety and Security Officer Program
Certificate of Completion Vocational: Protective Services · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Unarmed Public Safety and Security Officer Program provides training to be licensed as an unarmed security guard in the State of California as well as comprehensive specialty training for handcuffing, chemical agents (pepper spray), and First Aid/CPR/AED training. This intense program consists of theory and lecture and extensive hands-on practical work to cement course objectives together to prepare the student for the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) exams and the job market.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unarmed Public Safety and Security Officer Program, CC: Complete all of the following | 48 | |
| Certificate Requirements: Complete all of the following | 48 | |
| VPS 100 | Unarmed Public Safety and Security Officer I | 32 |
| VPS 101 | Unarmed Public Safety and Security Officer II | 16 |
Learning Outcomes
- Perform the duties of an unarmed public safety and security officer