Cal. Guard Card – Powers to Arrest Course
BSIS - California Guard Card
Powers to Arrest Course
All public safety personnel, including off duty police officers, and executive protection agents, are required by law to carry and maintain a guard card.
This is the California State required class required before any person can work a security guard post. This includes off duty law enforcement officers, both federal and state. This course will teach students the skills necessary to apply for a guard card with the Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Proof of I.D (passport or driver license).
The general requirements for a Security Guard are:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Undergo a criminal history background check (Live Scan) through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and
- Complete a 40-hour course of required training.
Guard Card Training
$90
- Special or private class at a higher rate
Live Scan $71
Fingerprint background check. Done the same day as your guard training
BSIS $55
State Application Fee.
Additional Required training
By the State of California
Online Courses! (After you receive your guard card)
BSIS Module (B)
$99
- 16hr. Required Training - Must be completed within 30 days of Guard Card issuance
BSIS Module (c)
$99
- 16hr. Required Training - Must be completed within 30 days of Guard Card issuance
40 Hour Security Guard Training Requirement
| Date of Completion | Training Hours Needed |
|---|---|
| Prior to Being Assigned on Post (Guard Card) Mod (A) | 8 Hours |
| Training Required within the First 30 Days Mod (B) | 16 Hours |
| Training Required within the First Six Months Mod (C) | 16 Hours |
| TOTAL HOURS | 40 HOURS |
A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the modules.