The first required course is an 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training course. This is a general introductory course. Upon successful completion of this course the guard is issued a training certificate. This certificate must accompany the security guard’s registration application when submitted to the Department of State. Once the application is submitted, the guard has 90 Continue reading

This is a refresher course that must be completed each calendar year that you hold a security guard registration. Your registration (license) is valid for two years. That means that every two years, you must renew your license.In addition, every year that you maintain your security guard license, you must complete an 8 Hour Annual Continue reading

The second required course is the 16 Hour On-the-Job Training course (OJT). This training program should be relevant to the guard’s duties, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. BSI may conduct this training in an approved classroom setting or at an approved work site which is conducive to learning. In Continue reading