Professional Development Courses: Security Guard Training Requirement - Additional 16 Hours

Bureau of Security and Investigative Services requires that all Security Guards (with valid Guard Card) complete an additional 32 hours of training after job hire. Within the first 30 days of hiring 16 hours must be completed, and within the first 6 months of hire an additional 32 hours of training needs to be completed. The course will cover material pertaining to training, handcuffing, report writing, use of force, job duties, BSIS additional training. This course is also preparation for those officers intending to take a firearms, baton, and/or pepper spray class. Bring notepad and pencil/pen. Suggested to bring a sack lunch.

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About the Instructor

Bruce Rowe’s career in the Security field began in the late 80’s as a Campus Security Officer, while attending college in Huntsville, Alabama. He has served both the private and public sectors, and is a former Captain and Senior Training Officer for the A.V.C. Campus Safety and Police Department. Mr. Rowe’s qualifications extend well beyond state compliance standards for the BSIS California Guard Card. He is CPR/First Aid/AED certified, has Tazer training, and holds Pepper Spray, Baton, and Fire Arms permits, as well as certifications for P.O.S.T.; C.E.R.T.; F.E.M.A; and L.A.S.D. Community Response training. Mr. Rowe has committed many service hours as a Volunteer on Patrol for the Palmdale Sheriff’s Department and brings a high standard of skills and integrity to his students.