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Coming soon At National IPS, we make completing your BSIS-required security guard training simple, flexible, and fully mobile—train anytime, anywhere, 24/7 on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Whether you need to complete your 32-Hour BSIS Continued Security Guard (Guard Card) Training or you’re ready to take the next step with your 8-Hour Annual Security Guard Renewal Certification Course, National IPS makes it easy to finish your state-required training entirely online—no classroom required.
The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) permits certain courses—such as the 32-Hour BSIS Continued Training and the 8-Hour Annual BSIS Renewal Security Officer Certification Course—to be completed 100% online. This means you can train anytime, anywhere, 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Students across San Francisco County—including San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Brisbane, Millbrae, Burlingame, Colma, and Half Moon Bay—can complete their BSIS-approved guard card training fully online with National IPS.
No worries! You can Call One of Our Advisors at 📞 (302) 556-7446 for Guard Card Training Enrollment Assistance or Questions
Phone: 📞 (302) 556-7446
Email: Contact@Nationalips.com
Visit: Our BSIS Approved California Security Officer Training Page Here
A California Guard Card is your official license issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). It legally allows you to work as a security guard, loss prevention officer, or patrol officer anywhere in California.
To qualify, you must:
Complete BSIS-mandated training
Pass a DOJ & FBI background check
Submit your BSIS Guard Card application
Without a valid Guard Card, you cannot legally work as a security guard in California.
Visit the Official BSIS Guard Card Page
At National IPS, we’ve made the certification process simple, accessible, and affordable.
California requires 40 hours of BSIS Guard Card training in total. You can complete almost all required courses online with National IPS at your own pace!
If you’ve already finished your 8-Hour Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course, you’re ready for the next step — enrolling in either the 32-Hour BSIS Continued Training or 8-Hour Annual Renewal Course, both available fully online to students across San Francisco County.
Train anytime, anywhere, and on any device — your schedule, your pace!
At National IPS, we make completing your BSIS-required security guard training simple, flexible, and fully mobile—train anytime, anywhere, 24/7 on your phone, tablet, or computer.
California requires 32 hours of training within your first 6 months on the job
Includes 16 hours mandatory + 16 hours elective topics
Flexible scheduling to fit around work and life
Link to 32- Hour Bundle (Within first 6 Months) (Sign Up Here) 
: Enroll in the Fully Online 32-Hour Security officer Course Bundle
Required by BSIS to maintain your Guard Card
Keeps you sharp, compliant, and updated on the latest laws and security practices
Available online for maximum convenience
Link to Refresher/Renewal Course (Annually) (Sign Up Here) :Enroll in the Fully Online 8-Hour Refresher/Renewal Security Officer Course
Learn More About What Courses Are Required Here
Your future in security starts today. With National IPS California Guard Card Training Online, you can train now, pay later, and launch your career faster than ever.
Kickstart your journey to becoming a certified security officer or reinstate your California Guard Card with National IPS California Guard Card Training — online and ready when you are! Get certified quickly and conveniently, Reinstate your California Guard Card and take the first step toward building a stable, rewarding career in public safety
How to enroll:
Visit Our California Security Officer Course Page Here
Select “Train Now, Pay Later Partner AFFIRM, KLARNA, or AFTERPAY” at checkout
Start your training immediately and earn your California Guard Card!
Your future in security begins today—enroll now and take control of your career!
No matter where you live or work in San Francisco County, you can complete your Guard Card training fully online.
We proudly serve students from:
From Downtown San Francisco to the Peninsula, National IPS makes it easy to meet BSIS Guard Card requirements completely online.
National IPS is a BSIS-approved California training provider, trusted by aspiring and current security professionals statewide.
We’ve helped thousands of students complete their Guard Card certification quickly and affordably — all from the comfort of home.
Here’s why students across San Francisco County choose National IPS:
✅ 100% Online — No travel or classrooms required
✅ BSIS-Approved Curriculum — Meets all California standards
✅ 24/7 Access — Train on your schedule from any device
✅ Instant Certificate — Download immediately after completion
✅ Affordable — Flexible pay-later options
✅ Job Placement Support — Through our Guardally partnership
Whether you’re just starting out or renewing your license, National IPS gives you everything you need to stay certified and job-ready.
Starting or advancing your security career in San Francisco County has never been more accessible. Whether you live in Downtown SF, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, or Pacifica, you can earn your California Guard Card 100% online with National IPS — no classroom required.
Our BSIS-approved online Guard Card courses give you full flexibility, expert instruction, and instant certification so you can meet California state requirements from anywhere.
With National IPS, you’re not just completing another training — you’re building the foundation for a long-term, stable, and rewarding career in public safety.
✅ Train on your schedule
✅ Pay later, start now
✅ Download your certificate instantly
✅ Stay compliant and job-ready all year long
Visit: Our BSIS Approved California Security Officer Training Page Here
Take control of your future — get certified today with National IPS, the trusted provider for BSIS-approved Guard Card Training in San Francisco County.
👉 Enroll now at NationalIPS.com or call/text 📞 (302) 556-7446 — your security career starts right here in San Francisco!
You can begin your Guard Card training right now — no waiting required.
Call (302) 556-7446 for live enrollment assistance, or Start online today at National Institute of Public Safety (NationalIPS.com)
Start Your California Guard Card Training Now with National IPS
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Call or Text Us at: (302)-556-7446
Email: Contact@NationalIPS.com
Website: https://nationalips.com/
National IPS and BSIS provide all the tools and courses you need to get back to work quickly. These resources help you learn how to reactivate a suspended guard card.
8-Hour Initial CA BSIS Security Officer Certification Course (California)
8-Hour Renewal/Refresher Security Officer Certification Course
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Always follow state regulations and consult official BSIS resources for compliance. For official information from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS):
📞 (916) 322-4000 | ✉️ BSISInfo@dca.ca.gov
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