Workplace Violence (California)

Instructor: National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS)

Level: Beginner | Course Type: 100% Online | Duration: 4 Hours Online
Certificate of Completion: Awarded Upon Completion
BSIS Licensed Training Provider ID#: ATG-2976

Course Description

This Workplace Violence Prevention course is designed to educate employees and security professionals on recognizing, preventing, and responding to workplace violence in alignment with California BSIS regulations. The course also introduces participants to Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) and applicable Cal/OSHA workplace safety expectations.

The training covers the identification of warning signs, de-escalation techniques, personal security strategies, and proper reporting procedures. Special emphasis is placed on understanding how workplace violence can arise across various professional relationships, including employee-to-employee, customer and client interactions, and supervisory environments.

This fully online course provides an overview of the purpose and key requirements of SB 553, including employer responsibilities, employee rights, and the importance of early intervention. Participants are also introduced to BSIS incident reporting requirements and prevention principles. By the end of the course, students will have a stronger understanding of how to help maintain a safer, more respectful, and legally compliant workplace.

What You’ll Learn

• How to detect unusual behavior and warning signs of workplace violence

  • Worker-to-worker

  • Client-to-customer

  • Supervisor-to-subordinate

• The fundamentals of anger management and emotional control in the workplace

• How valuing diversity and respectful communication reduce conflict

• Personal security principles, including situational awareness and boundary setting

• Proper reporting procedures, documentation, and escalation protocols

• An introduction to California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) and its impact on workplace safety

Why This Course Matters

Workplace violence can occur in any industry and often begins with subtle warning signs. Understanding how to recognize early indicators, manage conflict, and report concerns appropriately is critical to preventing escalation.

This course helps employees and security personnel protect themselves and others, comply with California law, and contribute to a safer work environment. Early awareness and proper reporting are key components of prevention—and SB 553 makes workplace violence prevention a shared responsibility.

Course Requirements

• Students must be at least 18 years old

• No prior security experience required

• This course may be used as part of broader workplace safety or security training programs

  • Students should have already completed the 8-hour BSIS Powers of Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course (online and in-person) required for licensure as a security officer in California, or have plans to complete it soon.

  • This course can be paired with seven other 4-hour BSIS continued education courses to help meet the 32-hour continuing education requirement set by the state of California.

•  Bundle & Save

  

  Looking to meet the full 32-hour BSIS continuing education requirement?
  This course is available individually or as part of National IPS’s discounted 32-hour BSIS Continuing Education Bundle, which includes:

   8 BSIS-approved 4-hour courses
   100% online and self-paced
   Immediate certificate download after each course
   Big savings vs. buying courses separately

   (Click Here to View The Discounted 32 Hour Continued Training Bundle)

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   Don’t Forget the Prerequisite!

  Before taking this bundle, BSIS requires all new guards to complete the (For New Guards) 8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (California): Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force.
  Complete it before  starting this bundle to stay on track with licensing requirements.

  

  (Click Here to View The (For New Gaurds) 8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (California)

SB 553 Compliance Overview

This course introduces participants to the core elements of California Senate Bill 553, including:

• The purpose of workplace violence prevention plans (WVPP)

• Employer obligations for prevention, training, and reporting

• Employee rights and responsibilities

• The importance of documentation and incident reporting

• The role of training in maintaining compliance

Who This Course Is For

• Employees in any industry subject to workplace violence risks

• Security officers and safety personnel

• Supervisors and managers

• Employers seeking SB 553–aligned training

• Organizations implementing or updating a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Our Accreditation & Licensing

This course is officially licensed and approved by the California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS).

The National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS) is an authorized BSIS training provider under Approval Number ATG-2976, ensuring all training meets California regulatory standards.

By enrolling, you can be confident your training is:

• ✔️ Compliant with BSIS regulations

• ✔️ Aligned with California workplace safety expectations

• ✔️ Delivered by a licensed and approved training provider

💬 Live Interaction with Your Instructor

Every National Institute of Public Safety course includes live instructor interaction through our built-in chat feature, allowing students to ask questions and receive clarification in real time.

Optional Zoom sessions 🎥 are also available for students seeking additional review and discussion of key concepts.

At National IPS, our mission is to ensure every student leaves confident, informed, and prepared—not just trained, but equipped to help prevent workplace violence.

✅ Enroll now and take an important step toward creating a safer, more compliant workplace environment.

NOTE: A security guard registrant who is unable to provide their employing PPO the certificates of satisfactory completion of the security officer skills training shall complete 16 hours of the training within 30 days of the registrant’s employment date and shall complete the 16 remaining hours within six months of the registrant’s employment date.