BPPE Institution # 31143
Guard Card / Powers to Arrest
$100.00
Exposed Firearms
$250.00 / $25.00 add caliber
Guard Card / Exposed FA combo
$200.00 / additional caliber FREE
Requalification’s
Firearms $75.00 / $20.00 add caliber
Baton
$210.00 8 Hour Course (1 Day)
Handcuffing
$85.00 4 Hour Course (1 Day)
O.C./Chemical Agent
$100.00 2 Hour Course (1 Day)
Carry Concealed Weapon
$200.00 initial / $85.00 renewal
CPR/AED/1st Aid Course
$225 8 hour course (1 day)
**Duty Belt Combo, Baton, Baton Holder, Radio Holder, Hand Cuffs, Hand Cuff Holder, Flashlight and Holder, Mace/OC and Mace/OC Holder $299.99
Stage 1 Training (Initial)
Description: Guard Cards are issued by the BSIS (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services). Expires in 2 years.
- Powers to Arrest (Guard Card): 4 credit hrs
- Weapons of Mass Destruction: 4cr/hrs
Stage 3 Training (Electives)
- Exposed Firearms (1 additional free caliber, 2 total): 8cr/hrs
- O.C. / Chemical Agent: 4cr/hrs
- Handcuffing 4cr/hrs
This package also includes: all state fees, LiveScan fingerprinting, on-line registration fees, course related materials, 100 rounds of ammunition, range fees, certificates of completion for each course, lamination of cert cards, mailing stamps and envelopes, registration and filing assistance, and copies of paperwork for personal filing.
Courses Price (no discounts): $535.00
State Registration fees and livescan fees: $255.00
Total Package Price:
$799.00 (Duty Belt Combo please add $299.99)
*Prices for ammunition are subject to change with suppliers prices.
**Duty Belt Combo, Baton, Baton Holder, Radio Holder, Hand Cuffs,
Hand Cuff Holder, Flashlight and Holder, Mace/OC and Mace/OC Holder $299.99
Stage 1 Training (Initial)
Description: Guard Cards are issued by the BSIS (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services). Expires in 2 years.
- Powers to Arrest (Guard Card): 4 credit hrs
- Weapons of Mass Destruction: 4cr/hrs
Stage 2 Training (Mandatory)
Description: According to the BSIS, you must keep your guard card current by fulfilling these mandatory classes within 6 months of issuance of your guard card.
- Public Relations: 4cr/hrs
- Observation & Documentation: 4cr/hrs
- Communications: 4cr/hrs
- Liability / Legal Aspects: 4cr/hrs
Stage 3 Training (Electives)
- Exposed Firearms (1 additional free caliber, 2 total): 8cr/hrs
- O.C. / Chemical
- Agent (includes 1 can of O.C.): 4cr/hrs
- Baton: 4cr/hrs
This package also includes: all state fees, LiveScan fingerprinting, on-line registration fees, course related materials, 100 rounds of ammunition, range fees, certificates of completion for each course, lamination of cert cards, mailing stamps and envelopes, registration and filing assistance, and copies of paperwork for personal filing.
Courses Price $1150.00
State fees and livescan fees: $255.00
Total Package Price:
$1405.00 (Duty Belt Combo please add $299.99)
*Prices for ammunition are subject to change with suppliers prices.
**Duty Belt Combo, Baton, Baton Holder, Radio Holder, Hand Cuffs,
Hand Cuff Holder, Flashlight and Holder, Mace/OC and Mace/OC Holder $299.99
Stage 1 Training (Initial)
Description: Guard Card/Powers to Arrest• Powers to Arrest (Guard Card): $100.00
- Weapons of Mass Destruction: $65.oo
Stage 2 Training (Mandatory)
Description: According to the BSIS, you must keep your guard card current by fulfilling these mandatory classes within 6 months of issuance of your guard card.
- Public Relations: $65.00
- Observation & Documentation: $65.00
- Daily Activity Report: $65.00
- Communications: $65.00
- Liability / Legal Aspects: $65.00
Stage 3 Training (Electives)
- Exposed Firearms (1 additional free caliber, 2 total): $195.00
- Ammo and Range Time: $335.00
- O.C. / Chemical Agent: $85.00
- Handcuffing: $65.00
- Verbal De-escalation: $65.00
- Baton: $180.00
- TASER: $195.00
- CPR: $185.00
- LiveScan for Guard with firearms: $109.00
- Guard Card Registration: $51.00
- Firearms Registration: $80.00
- Permit Lamination: $15.00
This package includes: all state fees, LiveScan fingerprinting, on-line registration fees, course related materials, 100 rounds of ammunition, range fees, certificates of completion for each course, lamination of cert cards, mailing stamps and envelopes, registration and filing assistance, and copies of paperwork for personal filing.
Total Package Price:
$2350.00 (Duty Belt Combo please add $299.99)
*Prices for ammunition are subject to change with suppliers prices.
**Duty Belt Combo, Baton, Baton Holder, Radio Holder, Hand Cuffs,
Hand Cuff Holder, Flashlight and Holder, Mace/OC and Mace/OC Holder $299.99
100 Hr Professional Security Officer Training Program – $4499.00
This program includes all of the above courses and licensing fees, as well as the Duty Belt and additional field including: 40 hours of patrol training and 16 hours of specialized watch standing. Training for security officers includes Taser and CPR certification.
*Prices for ammunition are subject to change with suppliers prices.
This package includes: all state fees, LiveScan fingerprinting, on-line registration fees, course related materials, 100 rounds of ammunition, range fees, certificates of completion for each course, lamination of cert cards, mailing stamps and envelopes, registration and filing assistance, and copies of paperwork for personal filing.
MANDATORY COURSES (stage 2 and 3)
| Public Relations: $95.00 Observation & Documentation: $95.00 Communications: $95.00 Legal Aspects: $95.00 Weapons of Mass Destruction: $95.00 |
POWERS TO ARREST *AB 2880* (GUARD CARD)
Phase I – $200
8 Hour Course (1 Day)
Offered Monday – Saturday from 8:00am – 4:00pm
Includes State Forms, Required LiveScan Fingerprinting, Test, Certificate of Completion.
*Does NOT include remaining state fee of $50.00*
Phase II – $240
16 Hour Course (2 Days)
See Calendar for class dates
Includes lectures, class materials and Certificate of Completion.
This phase must be completed within 30 days of employment in the Security field per BSIS regulations.
Phase III – $240
16 Hour Course (2 Days)
See Calendar for class dates
Includes lectures, class materials and Certificate of Completion.
This phase must be completed within the first 6 months of employment in the Security field per BSIS regulations.
Annual Review Course – $120
8 Hours (1 Day)
Offered Monday – Saturday from 8:00am – 4:00pm
Includes Certificate of Completion.
This course must be completed once every year per BSIS regulations.Details on Assembly Bill 2880 requirements can be reviewed here.
Training Schedule
| Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday |
8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 4 pm |
Guard card, Power of arrest Permit to carry Baton, O.C., Cuffing Basic first aid, CPR Admin |
School house School house School house School house School house |
FAQ
Any person employed by a licensed private patrol operator who provides services as a security guard and is registered by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services as a security guard.
The general requirements for a Security Guard are:
Be at least 18 years old
Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and
Complete a 40-hour course of required training. The training and exam may be administered by any private patrol operator or by a certified training facility, such as JDS SECURITY TRAINING.
40 Hour Security Guard Training Requirement
Date of Completion Training Hours Needed
Prior to Being Assigned on Post 8 Hours
Training Required within the First 30 Days 16 Hours
Training Required within the First Six Months 16 Hours
TOTAL HOURS 40 HOURS
A security guard registration is valid for two years.
Yes. Please contact the Bureau at (916) 322-4000.
A security guard registration expires the day after the expiration date on the card. You have 60 days grace period in which you can pay a delinquent fee (see fee schedule). After 60 days if you have not renewed, you must reapply as a new applicant.
You may request a duplicate registration by submitting a written request, explaining the circumstances, along with a $10 fee to the Bureau. Please allow six to eight weeks for replacement.
Yes, if they are licensed or delegated by a licensed authority to do so.
You must notify the Bureau in writing within 30 days of an address change. Be sure to include your Security Guard registration number, name, previous address, new address, date of birth, and Social Security number. Please print or type information.
Yes, as long as he/she is an employee, on payroll with the proper payroll deductions being made.
Submit a renewal application/letter of request and fees for renewal. Mail the request to:
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
P.O. Box 989002
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002
Application and renewal fees should be submitted to the Bureau at least 60-90 days prior to the expiration date. You need to submit your request for renewal as soon as possible to allow the Bureau time to process your renewal and get your renewed registration returned to you. You may continue to work for a period of 90 days.
No. In order to get the Bureau’s registration/permit; you must complete the Bureau’s training.
No. The law allows no exceptions to the age requirement.
No. A guard registration authorizes you to work as a Security Guard for any Private Patrol Operator or in-house employer.
You may submit a new application one year from the date of denial.
Yes. You still must report the conviction.